Synonyms of down
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as in downward 
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as in away
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as in up
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as in lowered
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as in depressed
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as in sick
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as in malfunctioning
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as in excellent
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as in fur
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as in accident
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as in grudge
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as in dislike
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as in drop
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as in demise
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as in prairie
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as in to drop
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as in to swallow
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as in to dismiss
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
eight down and two to go
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as in depressed
feeling unhappiness
feeling a bit down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
down with the flu
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as in malfunctioning
not being in working order
while my computer was down, I attended to some unfinished odds and ends lying about my cubicle
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as in excellent
slang
of the very best kind
a small jazz club that showcases some really down musicians
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as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
lately it's been one down after another in my life
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as in grudge
chiefly British
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
I don't understand why she'd have such a down against me; we've never even spoken to each other!
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as in dislike
chiefly British
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
for years after the war her grandfather had an unshakable down on the Germans
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
suffered with a psychological disorder in which she alternated between emotional ups and downs
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as in demise
a loss of status
experienced the ups and downs of a career in showbiz
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as in prairie
usually downs plural
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
hold a festival on the downs
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as in to drop
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in to swallow
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
downing slices of pizza and guzzling bottles of soda
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as in to dismiss
to reject by or as if by a vote
all attempts to ban indoor smoking had been downed by the town council
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Recent Examples of down
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect growth of 169,000 jobs, down from December’s 256,000 additions.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This cloud-like comforter is stuffed with a down alternative filling and wrapped in a soft cotton cover that could be a game-changer on chilly winter nights.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In the ups and downs of the music industry and Diddy’s fortunes over the decades since, Bad Boy has taken many forms at several different conglomerates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
But the company reduced its forecast for adjusted EBIT [earnings before interest and taxes] margin to flat to down 100 basis points from the previous forecast of an increase of 60 basis points to a decline of 60 basis points.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Last October the PlayStation network was down for several hours.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect growth of 169,000 jobs, down from December’s 256,000 additions.
—Sara Salinas, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The first came on an 11-play, 70-yard drive featuring a good mix of run and pass plays, including a huge fourth down conversion from Mahomes early in the drive.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
This cloud-like comforter is stuffed with a down alternative filling and wrapped in a soft cotton cover that could be a game-changer on chilly winter nights.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
Kardashian and Kanye West — who share daughters North, 11, and Chicago, 6, and sons Saint, 9, and Psalm, 5 — filed for divorce after six years together in 2021 following a series of ups and downs as the rapper navigated bipolar disorder.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
In the ups and downs of the music industry and Diddy’s fortunes over the decades since, Bad Boy has taken many forms at several different conglomerates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Twenty-three years later, McCaskey was 40 when a team coached by her father and led by defensive end Doug Atkins and tight end Mike Ditka downed the New York Giants 14-10 at Wrigley for title No. 8.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
But the company reduced its forecast for adjusted EBIT [earnings before interest and taxes] margin to flat to down 100 basis points from the previous forecast of an increase of 60 basis points to a decline of 60 basis points.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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Estimates typically decline in the first half of a quarter as analysts adjust their optimistic estimates downward to respond to the usually more cautious comments from CEOs on earnings calls.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Well, a good florist relies on their records from the previous year and their projections of whether their sales are inching upward or downward.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Best Presidents' Day HP Desktop Deals Low-cost desktops are definitely HP's stock in trade, and the Envy series can be found in homes and offices across the world, puttering away and delivering reliable performance at nice prices.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Caruso ordered hundreds of law enforcement officers and called on the Italian army for backup to stand guard at various checkpoints approaching the mountain to turn anyone away who hadn’t reserved a ski pass, hotel or who lived there.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The up side of this approach is that sporty types like runners and cyclists can still hear the world around them as well as the workout tunes.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Both teams faced up an up-hill climb in the Section 6 competition Feb. 6 at Buck Hill in Burnsville with only seven total skiers competing, four girls and three boys.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Man Shares Theory About Why Gen Z Are Depressed By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 20 A 24-year-old marketing agency owner who lives in Tampa, Florida, has sparked discussion after sharing this theory about why Gen Z is depressed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Today’s youth can feel depressed by the state of society while remaining incredibly sensitive, inventive, and caring.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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And in one case, a person got it from handling sick and or dead birds in a backyard flock.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dairy farmers with infected herds reported large die-offs of wild birds near their farms before their cows got sick, according to the USDA.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration recently ordered the Southern District of New York to drop the corruption case against Adams.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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Days after the access cutoff, the department took the highly controversial step of moving to drop the case.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In 1938, Hitler, having swallowed Austria, now demanded land from Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in Central Europe or Eastern Europe.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time, children born with the most severe form of SMA swiftly lost their ability to move, to swallow, to breathe.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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