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downward

[doun-werd] / ˈdaʊn wərd /
ADJECTIVE
earthward
Synonyms


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As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Fasting blood glucose trended downward across groups, and several lipid related measures also improved.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

French GDP shrank 0.1 percent in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, a downward revision from previous estimates that analysts warn could herald a recession for the eurozone's second-biggest economy.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

With bankruptcies doubling in the past year, median farm income is trending downward, and roughly 90% of family-owned farms and ranches rely on alternative sources of income to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Flo tilts her head downward and turns to leave.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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