down with
phrase
1
—used to say that one does not like something and wants it to stop or fail
Down with racism!
Down with the government!
2
US slang
—used to say that one understands or approves of something
I told them I wasn't down with lying to people.
Yeah, I'm down with that.
3
: affected by (an illness)
She has been down with the flu for a week.
Examples of down with in a Sentence
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Don't ever put a jute rug in the washing machine or hose it down with water.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Add Thoughtful Touches to the Kitchen In a kitchen, the designer says a small accent like a beautiful tray that requires you to set things down with care instead of tossing them on the counter can make a difference.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
With Rashford not getting the better of Wan-Bissaka and his team a goal down with time running out, England head coach Thomas Tuchel replaced him in the 60th minute with Anthony Gordon.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
At home, tens of millions of American fans had the chance to watch the replay, slowed down with evidentiary precision.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Add Thoughtful Touches to the Kitchen In a kitchen, the designer says a small accent like a beautiful tray that requires you to set things down with care instead of tossing them on the counter can make a difference.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
With Rashford not getting the better of Wan-Bissaka and his team a goal down with time running out, England head coach Thomas Tuchel replaced him in the 60th minute with Anthony Gordon.
—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
At home, tens of millions of American fans had the chance to watch the replay, slowed down with evidentiary precision.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
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“Down with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20with. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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