came down with

VERB

contract illness

Synonyms

WEAK

be stricken with catch contract fall ill fall victim to sicken take take sick

Antonyms

WEAK

be immune

Example Sentences

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Mailen's father, Aldo Valle, came down with it after attending a birthday party.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Health officials believe the couple who first came down with symptoms and later passed away may have been exposed to the virus while visiting Argentina before the ship’s departure.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

During my second week at Purchase College, I came down with mono and hepatitis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Still, it has sidelined many who came down with COVID-19 and has some health officials concerned.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

The trough tipped up and then came down with a slap.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White