as in to happen
to take place
let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting
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as in demise
a loss of status
after a rapid rise to stardom, the rock band's comedown was just as quick
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Recent Examples of come down
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The concept of the importance of a free press in a democracy and the attempts to prevent that check by authoritarian governments come down to basic civics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Shiraz Maher, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2013
Between the lines: Since the comedown of the crypto boom in 2021, lawmakers have moved to put legislation forward on market structure — an area that ranges from deciding which agency regulates crypto tokens, to carving out a whole new category of financial asset within the law.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Indeed, Sunday could come down to Strong, who has been the one-two punch with Bueckers the Huskies have needed to return to the national title game.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
The concept of the importance of a free press in a democracy and the attempts to prevent that check by authoritarian governments come down to basic civics.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The death of three civilians and the quick demise and arrest of the perpetrators is, for supporters, something of a comedown.
—Shiraz Maher, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2013
Between the lines: Since the comedown of the crypto boom in 2021, lawmakers have moved to put legislation forward on market structure — an area that ranges from deciding which agency regulates crypto tokens, to carving out a whole new category of financial asset within the law.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Republicans celebrated the demise of Black Lives Matter Plaza, which was completely dismantled and repainted.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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Strong big-box operators including Simon’s, Walmart Canada, Canadian Tire and Costco have also seized market share from Hudson’s Bay, and going forward, upscale Canadian retailers Holt Renfrew, Mark’s and Harry Rosen could capitalize on Hudson’s Bay’s demise.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There was previous speculation that Harrelson had turned down a role on the project, due to producer David Bernad’s stipulation that all cast members’ salaries be the same.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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There is no reason yet to think that this will be the story of protest in Trump’s second term.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first eight seasons of Chicago Med featured the dramatic ups and downs between Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss) and Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto), and everyone tuned in to watch ED nurse April Sexton (Yaya DaCosta) finally tie the knot with Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee).—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Deborah Norville publicly battled cancer on TV after help from viewer Norville's time on the program has been full of ups and downs, including her public cancer journey in 2019.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And maybe the downfall is that Lex has decided what's right between those two and which should win out, whereas Superman and Lois are in a constant battle about what is right, so they each get checked by the other.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His season-ending injury helped the Cowboys’ downfall in 2024.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Peak cognitive performance usually occurs mid-to-late morning and again in the early evening, while our energy naturally dips in the early afternoon.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And with Julian then sharing the affair, that was a huge setback.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Emmett followed that setback with a June 2023 decision loss to Ilia Topuria.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The change came about when the National Association of Realtors and some of the country’s largest brokerages agreed in 2024 to settle multiple class action lawsuits filed on behalf of homeowners.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The leak came about when Democrat journalist/propagandist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic magazine was inadvertently included in an unsecure chat app in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out plans for striking the Houthis.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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