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downward

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


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Knife crime continued a downward trend in 2025, with offences down by 9% on the year prior and pre-Covid levels, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics in January.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Intel stock was bucking the broader stock market’s downward trend on Thursday as investors bought up shares due to renewed confidence in the computer product company.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

CDs can be a good choice for conservative money management, but interest rates are trending downward — you can currently find rates of up to 4.2%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As recently as a few weeks ago, the path looked firmly downward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The tunnel spiraled gently downward, the ceiling supported by white stone arches that reminded Frank of a whale’s rib cage.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan