as in happening
to take place
when's the drug deal supposed to go down?
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Recent Examples of going down
The Canucks had a good thing going down the stretch, with a variety of players stepping up for their teammates and standing up for one another.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Throughout this season, the Rangers have struggled with going down early and having to come from behind.
—
Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In 2055, the world population will start going down.
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Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Late night ratings are going down.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
There’s like a ridge going down the middle of it.
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AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
This was going down on day one of the new season, in the spring, to get those expectations in the books.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
The time interval between a car going up and a car going down is therefore extremely short.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Throughout this season, the Rangers have struggled with going down early and having to come from behind.
—
Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In 2055, the world population will start going down.
—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Late night ratings are going down.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
There’s like a ridge going down the middle of it.
—
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
This was going down on day one of the new season, in the spring, to get those expectations in the books.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
The time interval between a car going up and a car going down is therefore extremely short.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
My wife loves going down there and taking like strolls and walks and just eating good food.
—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for going down
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The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
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Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
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But parents could make a lesson out of going on a trip to the bank, or with very young children, Tsuei recommends pretend play, such as acting out buying toys from a store.
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Even a loss likely wouldn’t prevent the Three Lions from going on as a third-place team.
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With the conflict now seeming to be drawing toward a conclusion, oil prices have been coming down.
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At New York New Jersey Stadium (as MetLife Stadium is currently known), the rain was coming down steadily in the lead-up to kickoff.
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Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.
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That alone suggests there very well may be a sequel coming about the latter, much more controversial half of the King of Pop’s reign.
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The assumption was that Vegas jumped the line to snag Czata, an 18-year-old coming off an impressive showing for Canada at the world junior tournament.
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Spain, seeking its second World Cup title, opened with a shocking 0-0 draw against Cape Verde but was coming off a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
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“Going down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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