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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Scoring a standout piece at HomeGoods often comes down to a mix of strategy and spontaneity.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But her return to the drudgery of chemotherapy several days later was a difficult comedown.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Verb
Bridges undercut the route, tipped the ball with his right hand and came down with the pick.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Scoring a standout piece at HomeGoods often comes down to a mix of strategy and spontaneity.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Noun
That was a comedown for a player who hit 22 home runs for the Orioles in 2021 then went deep 16 times in 2022 and 2023.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
But her return to the drudgery of chemotherapy several days later was a difficult comedown.
—Katherine Rosman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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The collision happened around the four-mile mark, on Master Garden Road near Valley View Golf Course, when a deer ran out of the woods, striking the woman, Syracuse.com reports.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Their off-screen drama was just as juicy as what happened on TV.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Perhaps then, when audiences witness the demise of a lawyer in an entertainment medium, their reaction may be more reflective of sympathy rather than satisfying delight.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although many carmakers and consumers expected Trump to axe the tax credit, the rapidly approaching demise of the program (light speed in DC terms) is reverberating throughout the industry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
Verb
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There is a stone wall near the new beach that helps stabilize it, as well as dry prairie grasses meant to deter birds, which contributed to the bacteria levels in the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Sanders said that his office reviews all felony charges filed by police and those cases are presented to a grand jury if prosecutors believe there is probable cause that a felony was committed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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That’s the kind of business that earns loyalty, adapts with purpose, and survives the ups and downs that come with any economy.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The experience is worth it The Puerto Rican economy, historically tied to the ups and downs of the U.S. economy, rarely grows on its own.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Hannah obviously isn't the only one at fault in their downfall as a couple, but her decision making certainly leaves something to be desired.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Barry’s downfall sent shockwaves through a city that once put her approval rating over 70 percent.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Verb
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The world’s children need our support now more than ever Despite this enormous setback, UNICEF's work for children does not stop now — especially given this time of unprecedented need.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Greene was supposed to make a rehab start but suffered a setback with his groin and back injury.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The health update comes about six years after Taylor shared that her dad had previously had cancer in an essay written for Elle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
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And then an opportunity came about with Hope Leadership.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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“Come down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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