Thesaurus results for GOES DOWN

goes down

verb

present tense third-person singular of go down, slang

as in happens

to take place when's the drug deal supposed to go down?

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Recent Examples of goes down Matteo’s signature horchata accord goes down smoothly in Celadawn Suave, along with milk, honey, tonka, and cinnamon. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 But for many, Atlanta distinguishes itself once the sun goes down. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 In addition, when the price of a preferred goes down, the yields rise. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 June 2026 All of this goes down before even one Louboutin touches the surgically clean white marble floor or ultra-plush Yves Klein blue carpet within the monumental lobby. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Then get ready to make new friends over a cheeky drink with conversations that will last long after the sun goes down. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 Have an early dinner, and shut it down when the sun goes down. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes down

Verb

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The experience provides a great deal of hospitality to ensure everything happens smoothly.

— Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

How Common Tooth Loss Is Worldwide The reason a regenerative dental drug matters beyond a rare-disease starting point comes down to scale.

— Allison Palmer July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of comes down

Verb

There is no cure yet, though treatments do exist to help manage symptoms.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
There is a large swath of security around Arrowhead Stadium because of the World Cup, so even when there aren’t matches, draft preparation is affected.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026