1
as in dismounted
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat
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as in weighed down
to make sad
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
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as in sipped
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down
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Recent Examples of got down
Austin got down to the ground, sprinted the ball to the middle of the field and got the ball spiked and the clock stopped.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
One evening Vagner got down on one knee and proposed.
—Lisa Poliak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Just a few moments later, her boyfriend of four years, Shaun Barfield, got down on one knee and proposed.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Before the two got down to business, Lawrence was asked by Lowe what his favorite role ever has been.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Luis Palma stepped up to take it, and Wickens got down low to his right-hand side to keep it out, only for the save to be scratched off as Ross County players encroached into the box.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Buying legal protections Florida independent journalist Jason Garcia reported that gun manufacturer Sig Sauer and property insurer Slide gave out nearly $500,000 the day before lawmakers got down to work (contributions are forbidden during the 60-day session).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Green got down on one knee on a stage covered with white curtains and flanked by two tall towers of lush white flowers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
One evening Vagner got down on one knee and proposed.
—Lisa Poliak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Just a few moments later, her boyfriend of four years, Shaun Barfield, got down on one knee and proposed.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Before the two got down to business, Lawrence was asked by Lowe what his favorite role ever has been.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Luis Palma stepped up to take it, and Wickens got down low to his right-hand side to keep it out, only for the save to be scratched off as Ross County players encroached into the box.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Buying legal protections Florida independent journalist Jason Garcia reported that gun manufacturer Sig Sauer and property insurer Slide gave out nearly $500,000 the day before lawmakers got down to work (contributions are forbidden during the 60-day session).
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Green got down on one knee on a stage covered with white curtains and flanked by two tall towers of lush white flowers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got down
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Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
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But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The right dram can be a fine summer drink though, either long over ice, used in a highball, or simply sipped slowly on a light evening.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The first season immediately put the team through their paces when a huge tornado descended upon a country music festival.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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On Sunday, hundreds of teenagers descended on a housing project on the West Side.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Two Democrats at the top would have depressed Republican turnout for other key races — especially for Congress — in the fall.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Female labor-force participation and immigration filled the gap, keeping competition high and young workers’ incomes depressed for an extra three decades beyond what models anticipated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Brith has swallowed her father’s ring.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Maddy began managing some of Alamo’s strippers, bringing her into the same underworld that had already swallowed Rue; Cassie moved into Lexi’s apartment complex, auditioned for a role on her show and slept with its heartthrob star.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Flares are lit in the PSG end as the players celebrate all over the pitch.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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So the first investment has to be in making sure downtown San José is clean, well-lit, and has a visible, community-friendly presence that makes residents and visitors comfortable.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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False indigos can grow in dry or moist soils, don't require fertilizer, and are rarely troubled by deer or pests.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Wallace is particularly troubled by how quickly hantavirus was incorporated into the COVID-era health conspiracies and the distrust in public health authorities that still thrive in certain online ecosystems.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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“Got down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20down. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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