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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
The power-play disparity has been the difference, much like in the first round in 2023 when Dallas downed Minnesota in six games.
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Ridty Tauch floored 10 kills and three aces as Chelmsford (7-0) downed Billerica 3-0 in the Merrimack Valley Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Drinks downed, the guests’ gazes landed on the horological wall in front of them.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The rescue brought to an end an episode that had begun on Friday, when a US air force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran – the first time a US fighter jet had been downed by hostile fire since the 2003 Gulf War.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Martha Raddatz details the dramatic special forces operation to recover the F-15 fighter crew downed in Iran, as the president issues a new ultimatum and new threats.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Ridty Tauch floored 10 kills and three aces as Chelmsford (7-0) downed Billerica 3-0 in the Merrimack Valley Conference.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Report downed power lines to the police.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Drinks downed, the guests’ gazes landed on the horological wall in front of them.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The rescue brought to an end an episode that had begun on Friday, when a US air force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran – the first time a US fighter jet had been downed by hostile fire since the 2003 Gulf War.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Apr. 2026
Martha Raddatz details the dramatic special forces operation to recover the F-15 fighter crew downed in Iran, as the president issues a new ultimatum and new threats.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downed
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Members of the press in attendance dropped to the floor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both medical providers were later charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the nurse was acquitted and charges were dropped against the doctor after a jury could not reach a verdict.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees assistant hitting coach, promoted to Aaron Boone’s staff over the offseason, sipped on Atelier del Maestro Tequilero Extra Añejo.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Berry was taken from a Fort Lauderdale bowling alley, killed and dumped in a Davie canal.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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On July 9, 1776, days after listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence in Lower Manhattan, George Washington’s troops toppled a lead statue of King George III.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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DeHoyos had 11 kills — including seven in the first game —as the RedHawks toppled Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 in a rematch of the 2025 state championship match.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early in the season, Johnson would have rather swallowed a Fiesta cascarone whole than play both of his inexperienced rookies at the same time.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Near the lake that has swallowed Van Buren, someone has constructed an outlet called Heirloom Traditions Company Store.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox had never fired a manger in-season since John Henry purchased the team in 2002, and throughout the franchise’s existence no manager had ever been dismissed midseason so early in the campaign.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Last year, dozens of experts who provided independent evaluations for biomedical research were dismissed from National Institute of Health science review boards.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And Silva hit a home run, her third, after attempting a bunt on the previous pitch.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks have already hit three of their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price on Thursday night in Round 1 and TCU safety Bud Clark and Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the second and third rounds on Friday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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O’Sullivan shared dinners with the family, drank with the man’s parents, and would pray with and counsel them, Baillie said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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O’Keefe family members had between the two criminal trials filed a civil suit against Read and two bars where Read and O’Keefe had drank the night ahead of his death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Downed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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