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 People dealing with record summer heat waves across the United States and Europe aren’t getting much of a respite when the sun goes down. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goes down

Verb

What happens now CEQA litigants can seek injunctions to prevent construction.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Great game day eats can sometimes outshine what happens on the field.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

The difference between a good flight and a great one often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Much of that realism comes down to the clutch pedal having real heft, deliberately mimicking the 33 lb (15 kg) of resistance found on the 599, the last true manual Ferrari ever made.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026