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as in dropped
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
downed his opponent with one stunning blow
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as in sipped
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 killed
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 downed
Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports suggested that 50% or more of the FPVs launched by Ukraine were being downed by jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The hazardous conditions will impact commutes and lead to power outages and downed trees across the region.
—Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2019, downed PG&E lines ignited Sonoma County’s Kincade Fire.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
To their fans, this was a pump fake, a deal pursued that ultimately downed their rivals.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Russia also launched 97 drones, the air force said, of which 35 were downed and 62 neutralized via jamming.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Two missiles were also downed over the Black Sea, the governor said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Major roadways were closed, trees were downed, and many communities saw power outages.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Reports suggested that 50% or more of the FPVs launched by Ukraine were being downed by jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The hazardous conditions will impact commutes and lead to power outages and downed trees across the region.
—Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2019, downed PG&E lines ignited Sonoma County’s Kincade Fire.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
To their fans, this was a pump fake, a deal pursued that ultimately downed their rivals.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Russia also launched 97 drones, the air force said, of which 35 were downed and 62 neutralized via jamming.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Two missiles were also downed over the Black Sea, the governor said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
Major roadways were closed, trees were downed, and many communities saw power outages.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downed
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This tract is a series of throat and stomach organs that include the esophagus and small and large intestines that food and liquids move through as they are swallowed, digested and absorbed.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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About the same time, a Missouri infantryman and musician in the home’s band fell back into the sodden embrace of booze after years of sobriety, went back to his barracks and swallowed hydrochloric acid.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, the child died and Stiles was charged with murder, but those charges were dismissed.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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After nearly two years of legal wrangling, charges against Perry were dismissed by the state’s highest court.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the offensive that toppled Assad's government, was previously linked to al-Qaida but has in recent years publicly disavowed international terrorism and tried to present a more moderate face.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The threat of physical violence toppled the exchange into territory even Healy knew was too far.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something someone has eaten, drank or as a result of anxiety or significant amounts of stress.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Guests drank honey deuces and ate hand rolls from Sōgo in Los Angeles as the temperature cooled and the sun set behind them.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, if ingested, studies have shown only temporary stomach or gastrointestinal upset are likely to be the result.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 30 youth have ingested illicit substances, several have overdosed and one youth has died as a result of the drugs being smuggled into the facilities, the letter alleges.Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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