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Recent Examples of downer The real downer was the fact that former Warrior Jonathan Kuminga was relegated to a bench role, and the man he was traded for – Kristaps Porzingis – was out with a sore back. —
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 Is that a downer or just being a realist? —Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026 That said, the circumstances surrounding the departure of franchise icon Carlson, coupled with Washington’s previously stated wishes to add a top-six winger, make the day a bit of a downer. —The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026 In short, Bart’s kind of a downer. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downer
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 Is that a downer or just being a realist? —Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026 That said, the circumstances surrounding the departure of franchise icon Carlson, coupled with Washington’s previously stated wishes to add a top-six winger, make the day a bit of a downer. —The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026 In short, Bart’s kind of a downer. —Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downer
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The airline has been one of the most successful startups in aviation history, but its rapid growth has been tainted by several accidents and questions about the reliability of its aged fleet.— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Some publications have questioned the value of paying for pet insurance, arguing the premiums will cost most pet owners more in the long run since expensive accidents that lead to high vet bills are rare.— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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As the North bore down on Saigon, Thieu begged for American financial support, but Congress was in no mood to pour more millions into the black hole of Southeast Asia.— Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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The one block square bore witness to Sacramento’s history.— Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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The wood requires more upkeep than silicone, but a quick hand-wash and occasional wipe-down with wax takes about 30 seconds.— Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Storm defense was impressive, allowing Birmingham to convert only 1 of 13 third-down plays in the whitewash.— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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The character set up as her love interest, city planner Mark Brendanawicz (Paul Schneider), was a bummer, too.— Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Downer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/downer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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