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
Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Aligned with this strategy, in the first nine months last year, Stone Island’s wholesale channel was down 22 percent to 156.7 million euros, while its direct channel grew by 26 percent to 135.7 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Good luck, with Bichette coming off his down year, under club control for only one more season and set to earn $16.5 million in 2025.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame is riding an 11-game winning streak and has faced fewer third downs than any team in the country this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Faults caused by damaged or downed power lines or other equipment can in turn cause sparks.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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One of them was a couple doors down from the $30 million mansion owned by music producer Pharrell Williams.
—Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Aligned with this strategy, in the first nine months last year, Stone Island’s wholesale channel was down 22 percent to 156.7 million euros, while its direct channel grew by 26 percent to 135.7 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Maybe that side of you needs proper down time to usher in a creative breakthrough.
—Michael Alcee, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Good luck, with Bichette coming off his down year, under club control for only one more season and set to earn $16.5 million in 2025.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Broncos four downs: Sean Payton, Bo Nix solve franchise’s quarterback-coach combo, playoff drought in one season.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Notre Dame is riding an 11-game winning streak and has faced fewer third downs than any team in the country this season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Later, as the credits roll on the short, Cross is seen with her Housewives trademark apron still on, downing her wine before going back to baking.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Faults caused by damaged or downed power lines or other equipment can in turn cause sparks.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for down
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The move downward comes after shares dropped more than 10% on Wednesday.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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After a nationwide spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, violent crime is trending downward in cities across the country.Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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This gives you media controls without leaving the touchpad or mousing away from your work.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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At so many different points over the past three years, this opportunity felt lightyears away.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Donte DiVincenzo threw his up arms in exasperated fashion the second Anthony Edwards veered away from the plan Saturday night.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Fox News and the election year bump: As noted a few paragraphs ago, cable news had an up year overall thanks largely to the presidential election, with all of CNN, Fox News and MSNBC improving their primetime and full-day audiences from 2023 (through Dec. 19).Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Many people were really unhappy, depressed and angry, frustrated.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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If Richard wanted to die, suicide-by-cop is sometimes a choice for those who are desperate and depressed.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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In a society where adults often come to work sick, teaching teens to take care of themselves is important.Maya Dollarhide, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the production losses, there are additional labor and supply costs to manage the outbreak in the herd, including separation and supportive care of sick cows.Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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The agency said traffic entering the congestion pricing zone — Manhattan south of 60th Street — and on nearby highways had dropped 7.5 percent compared with an estimate of an average workday in January before congestion pricing began last week.James Barron, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Over the weekend, aircraft had been dropping water and fire retardant on steep hills as crews raced to get ahead of the strengthening winds and prevent the Palisade Fire from turning inland toward Brentwood.Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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And Deion would rather swallow four gallons of humility rather than finance that $8 million himself.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Technological failures and fires swallow family photos.Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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