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
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The Heat hold their gala, Jaime, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier and Andrew Wiggins come down sick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
The brutal comedown almost feels like part of the point.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Much of the company’s success comes down to its coterie of craftspeople.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The Heat hold their gala, Jaime, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier and Andrew Wiggins come down sick.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
That can be a rather brutal comedown after a vacation.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
The brutal comedown almost feels like part of the point.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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With a change of administrations happening this year, President Donald Trump’s speech in March will not technically be a State of the Union.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is heavily used in marketing materials but in my experience isn't what actually happens, even with merino wool.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Horror films primed on increasingly gory demises have always trafficked in archetypes.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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The giddily ludicrous demises, doled out at random, are meant to balance out the darker themes in the film.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is hope among Glossip’s advocates that Drummond and Behenna will avoid a new prosecution.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Okay, two years of ups and downs and time to move on to Penix.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What was the reason for the downfall of the Song dynasty?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Spoiler alert ahead At the end of the show (spoiler alert), next to depictions of the downfall of a wellness scammer, the audience sees Lucy going for her chemotherapy treatments while also doing yoga, taking ice baths and meditating.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Four major aviation disasters have occurred in 2025, claiming the lives of at least 85 people.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The car crash, in the 3400 block of Northeast 28th Street, occurred about 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, according to police.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No Escape From Now, will be a feature length documentary revolving around the health setbacks Osbourne has faced since 2019, including his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Share your own struggles and the lessons learned from your setbacks.—
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Contributor,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Most people have heard the myth that daylight saving time came about to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight in the evening.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Because of agaves’ resemblance to aloes, the name aloe vera came about, distinguishing it as ‘truly an aloe,’ and not to be taken for an agave.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
21 Feb. 2025
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