COME DOWN Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of come down

as in to happen

to take place let's wait and see what comes down at the meeting

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comedown

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noun

ˈkəm-ˌdau̇n

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

Verb

And for Serrant, that staying power comes down to Svärdh’s vision for the shoe, which was not to design based on trends. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The Supreme Court is set to issue a ruling in the case in 2027, with the end of June 2027 being the latest a decision could come down. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

The courtroom pleasantries represented a dramatic comedown for a strongman who once ruled Venezuela from a fortified presidential compound. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 The pacing is more frenetic, the narration more biting, the flashbacks more jarring, and the comedowns much harsher. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come down

Verb

Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Though he’s dedicated to Snook’s Arm, Calvin realizes that strange things are happening.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of happen

Noun

And its sudden demise comes amidst a continuing decline in funding for cultural and scientific institutions.

— Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
In recent weeks, some leading AI firms have warned that their models’ coding abilities could foment humanity’s demise.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of demise

Noun

As for accommodation, a full-beam owner’s suite with a private forward terrace sits on the main deck, while a generous VIP suite with a fold-down balcony and three other guest cabins lie on the lower deck.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
Following an orderly wind-down, UNRWA itself will neither be essential nor necessary to accomplishing the work that lies ahead in Gaza.

— Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of down

Verb

This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
News of Bloys’ new deal came the same day that the new Skydance unveiled its corporate structure.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of come

Noun

Tammy Faye stuck by Bakker, often with tears running down her mascara, even as many saw his downfall as a fitting symbol of the greed and hypocrisy of the 1980s.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Famously — or, more infamously in the wake of the company’s downfall — Holmes built Theranos on the false promise that hundreds of medical tests could be run from a single drop of blood.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of downfall

Verb

The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 6 miles west-southwest of South Lake Tahoe and occurred at a depth of 4 miles.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The crash occurred along the Hawan Kibo-Jos route, a major thoroughfare connecting Plateau to Abuja, the capital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of occur

Noun

The setback sparked speculation in Spanish media that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez could consider bringing forward elections from next year.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
And just when that effort was paying dividends, Sayegh faced another major setback in April 2025 when part of the ceiling in her theater collapsed.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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