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
Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With the support of Lankford and Collins, however, the committee vote is expected to come down to Sen. Todd Young (R-IN).
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Feb. 2025
Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
Yet scratch beneath the surface and the physical toll is often accompanied by an emotional comedown known as the ‘post-Olympic blues’.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Choosing a Healthy Dry Shampoo While choosing a dry shampoo often comes down to personal preference, there are factors to consider.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With the support of Lankford and Collins, however, the committee vote is expected to come down to Sen. Todd Young (R-IN).
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Great Britain’s 800m runner Keely Hodgkinson and U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles are examples of athletes at their peak who have spoken of post-Olympic comedowns.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
Yet scratch beneath the surface and the physical toll is often accompanied by an emotional comedown known as the ‘post-Olympic blues’.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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Every few minutes, in pretty much every scene, something weird happens that’s unrelated to the central plot.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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For the celebrity hairstylist, styling is where the magic happens.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Locklear also cited the demise of Kristin Davis’s Brooke Armstrong as another standout moment.—
John Russell,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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What grown men forced this sweet mare to do was an unnatural activity that triggered her demise.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With fentanyl, there is only a short window of time to intervene and save a person’s life during an overdose.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between Raytown Road and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After some ups and downs, Evergreen Park has gone 14-2 in its last 16 games.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Remind yourself that every relationship has its ups and downs and that perfection is an illusion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite her two court appearances in 2019, Gibson has rarely been seen since her public downfall.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The downfall of Emilia Pérez The team behind Emilia Pérez at the 2025 Golden Globes.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An astounding transfer of national wealth from indigenous lands to U.S. banks and corporations occurred.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Bringing in an independent arbitrator to review both sides’ arguments typically occurs when contract discussions are stalled or there is a stalemate and is a required step before the union can go on strike.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Already without Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, the latest setback could be the final straw for Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pope Francis is being hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and diagnostic tests, the Vatican announced Friday, marking another health setback for the 88-year-old pontiff.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The script came about based on my own experiences and basically wrote itself.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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This Cup opportunity came about as singer Chris Stapleton wanted to sponsor a Daytona 500 car to promote his Traveller Whiskey.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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