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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Friday night’s outcome came down to two ridiculous shots from distance that got past one of the best goalies in the NWSL.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
All this is obviously a comedown from the grand plans of past decades to solve all the planet’s energy problems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Aug. 2024
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Verb
For one, the effective tariff rate has come down significantly, especially after both China and the U.S. signaled a willingness to come to the table in negotiating duties.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Friday night’s outcome came down to two ridiculous shots from distance that got past one of the best goalies in the NWSL.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Noun
For the Lakers, the loss was a sharp comedown from the previous night, when James tipped in a rebound at the buzzer to secure a 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
All this is obviously a comedown from the grand plans of past decades to solve all the planet’s energy problems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down
Verb
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Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.—
X (formerly Twitter),
X (formerly Twitter),
30 May 2025
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When girls are given the resources to overcome obstacles, amazing things start to happen: poverty goes down, economies grow, families get stronger, babies are born healthier and the world, by all accounts, gets better.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Republicans might also remember that the 1798 restrictions on free speech/press played an important role in the election of President Jefferson and the effective demise of the Federalist Party.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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While some may still resist the demise of relatable Season 1 Shauna, both Lynskey and Nélisse relish the chance to explore her descent further as Showtime’s just renewed the series for Season 4.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Throughout the day there was some garden variety intraday choppiness, but nothing that would have alarmed investors that weren’t day traders.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The next four seasons reflected the ups and downs of a general manager learning on the job and building a roster with an emphasis on homegrown players.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The trick is to stay invested since these ups and downs average out to growth over time.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Have a mimosa and toast to the downfall of crappy men in music!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Coming from the company of her ex-boyfriend, who had broken off all contact with her after her downfall, the demands of repayment contributed to the mental state that resulted in Kim Sae-ron’s death, according to her family.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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That leaves a massive 90% of purchase volume still occurring in-store—an opportunity that many retail media strategies don’t fully capitalize on.—
Lindsey Mazza,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Zelensky said the setbacks for the Kremlin would help force it to the negotiating table, even as its pursues a summer offensive on the battlefield.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Zelenskyy said the setbacks for the Kremlin would help force it to the negotiating table, even as its pursues a summer offensive on the battlefield.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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His approval rating’s low point came about 10 days later.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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The interview comes about seven months after Monét dropped the deluxe edition of her breakthrough album Jaguar II, featuring collaborations with Usher and Thundercat.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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“Come down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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