COME DOWN Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

come down 1 of 2

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

Chelsie Brooks said her husband's truck was parked in the driveway when the live wire came down. — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Both come down to spotting opportunities where others see problems, building resilience, staying curious, and taking action without being asked to. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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

His son Jack, who had attended the event in California, was instrumental in making these mazes happen, Universal officials have said.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Set in the high-stakes world of academia, The Love Hypothesis explores the delicate dance between science and emotion, reason and risk—and what happens when love defies logic.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of happen

Noun

The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The Syrian civil war that began during that period eventually saw the demise of the Assad regime – Hafez’s son Bashar had continued his father’s hard-line legacy after coming to power in 2000.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Verb

There was no catching the Redhawks on this night with Hayes playing like a world-beater.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
While crude oil can be carried via pipeline–perhaps from oil producers in the Persian Gulf to ports on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula–gas can’t, meaning there are no alternative routes to get LNG to Asia if Hormuz is blocked.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of be

Noun

Now cancer-free, Manilow has faced ups and downs in his recovery process but plans to return to Orlando for one last farewell concert in early 2027.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
If they’re handled frequently, give them a quick wipe-down weekly or as needed, especially during cold and flu season or after messy meals.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of down

Verb

And with players in major European leagues still able to depart their clubs beyond the deadline, there is potential for big deals to still be done in the coming days.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The big hits didn’t come all night for the Sox in a 6-3 loss in front of 21,236 at Daikin Park.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of come

Noun

The Silver Academy was not the only institution housed on the Grass Campus that was hurt by the Harrisburg federation’s downfall.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Hong's past social media comments over canceling Thanksgiving may have played a role in her downfall.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of downfall

Verb

Further east in Louisiana, a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet could occur eastward toward Morgan City.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The funding bill passed by a 90-6 vote in the Senate, showing that lawmakers from both political parties want to avoid a repeat of the two historic shutdowns that occurred this past year.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of occur

Noun

Sadiq also missed all but three training camp practices after experiencing a setback.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
The reversal is also a setback for Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s chief content officer and the driving force behind the Met Gala.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

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