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Definitions

downwards

ADJECTIVE
downward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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“It’s been spiraling downwards every week,” Gough said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He said in-built satnavs tended to be lower down the dashboard in the centre of the car, so people "might take their eyes off the road and look downwards" which could be "highly distracting".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

And while emissions have now been trending downwards or stagnant for almost two years, any decline is not yet substantial.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Expectations have reset sharply downwards, but Goldman Sachs still sees opportunities for Wegovy, CagriSema and oral Wegovy to drive value in excess of what the market currently believes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

“Look!” said Michael, pointing downwards as Mary Poppins came to the window.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers