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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2
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
The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.
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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
They got engaged again two years later, when the actress got down on one knee herself in August 2025, popping the question surrounded by candles and flowers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 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
The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May’s starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines to dig out the national championship on Monday.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 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
Officiating became an incendiary subplot; controversial calls and no-calls stirred the pot in the first half without ever completely derailing the game once Denver and San Antonio got down to business later.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Jack Harrison, on loan from Leeds United, got down the right and laid it off for an unmarked Fagioli to fire in off the inside of the right post.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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
They got engaged again two years later, when the actress got down on one knee herself in August 2025, popping the question surrounded by candles and flowers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 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
The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May’s starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines to dig out the national championship on Monday.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 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
Officiating became an incendiary subplot; controversial calls and no-calls stirred the pot in the first half without ever completely derailing the game once Denver and San Antonio got down to business later.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Jack Harrison, on loan from Leeds United, got down the right and laid it off for an unmarked Fagioli to fire in off the inside of the right post.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for got down
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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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This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Try to select a stand that can be easily weighed down with a bag of sand or two and is the right height for you or has adjustable height.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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There’s also wine to be sipped at Hornby Heart Vineyard, and cider to be sampled at Fossil Beach Farm.—
Sara Harowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Other guests including Natasha Lyonne, Tyriq Withers and Harris Reed, who arrived late from a dinner hosted by Anna Wintour, sipped custom Don Julio cocktails while taking in panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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And mere days before the art world descended on Venice for the preview week, the entire jury resigned, presumably related to their prior decision to exclude countries charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, which would include both Israel and Russia.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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The weight of these mountains depressed part of the Arabian plate, causing the strait to form.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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With energy prices depressed at the start of the year, Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice in the industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In our community, the individual is meant to be swallowed by the collective.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries and death, the agency said.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Merge Pilates is still lit — bodies folded into expensive discomfort behind glass.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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Panipat, India — Inside the dusty, dimly lit cotton recycling unit, Rajesh stands beside a shredding machine, feeding white fabric into sharp blades.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Lucas wrote in a series of social media posts last week that he was disappointed and troubled by the accusations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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For years, the multibillion-dollar industry has been troubled by its share of baroque and tragic scandals.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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“Got down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20down. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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