Thesaurus results for GOING DOWN

going down

verb

present participle of go down, slang

as in happening

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

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Recent Examples of going down Manchester City got off to a poor start, going down 1-0 to Tottenham, who felt like their bogey side around this period. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The ring features a gradient of pink diamonds going down the band, and both of their deceased parents’ birthstones sit alongside theirs—one on each side. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers had the choice of going down one of two paths, Stark said. — Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after going down following a pass rush play. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for going down

Verb

When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Yeah, just continue and figure out elegant ways to catch up with everyone, like catch up with what’s been happening in the last year.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of happening

Verb

The location of his injury has led some to wonder if he’ll be hindered — Judge did slump for a few weeks while playing through pain prior to going on the IL — but Boone didn’t share those concerns on Tuesday.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
The only thing going on in my mind was, ‘Get your head over the ball’.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of going on

Verb

About $10 million in premium exchanged hands, with the biggest single trades coming about a half-hour after the announcement when someone bought 2,000 8-strike calls expiring in November and December for about $510,000.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
This shift might be coming about due to nostalgia, a desire to restore an older home to its roots, or a need to confine certain activities and items to certain areas.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026