1
as in fell
to lead or extend downward
the pathway descends to the river bank
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2
as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
the order of the classroom descended into chaos when the teacher left the room
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as in plunged
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
leaves slowly descended from the branches in the gentle autumn wind wait for the elevator to descend
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as in disembarked
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
the driver descended from the truck's cab, dreading to see what he had hit
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Recent Examples of descended
Monday Night Raw's main event steel cage match between Rollins and CM Punk descended into chaos with the unexpected return of Roman Reigns.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Syria has seen the worst outbreak of violence since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year, after armed men descended on Alawite heartlands on Thursday in what Syrian authorities said was an attempt to put down an insurgency by rebels still loyal to the former government.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The video, taken as Blue Ghost descended just north of the moon’s equator within an ancient volcanic basin called Mare Crisium, shows the vehicle steadily making its way down before landing upright on its four legs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The signing was abruptly scrapped after the meeting descended into finger pointing over Russia and its unprovoked invasion of the country, and whether Zelenskyy had properly thanked the American president.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Dozens had descended upon the hearing room to testify on yet another proposal to curtail spending on the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Musk's Department of Goverment Efficiency team has descended upon multiple federal offices, in some cases locking out workers and ordering them to halt work, tearing down signs and blocking payments.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
In the winter of 2014, a record-breaking polar vortex descended upon North America.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
What could have descended into corny schtick becomes strangely moving when everyone lets loose with an ear-splitting wail.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Syria has seen the worst outbreak of violence since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year, after armed men descended on Alawite heartlands on Thursday in what Syrian authorities said was an attempt to put down an insurgency by rebels still loyal to the former government.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
The video, taken as Blue Ghost descended just north of the moon’s equator within an ancient volcanic basin called Mare Crisium, shows the vehicle steadily making its way down before landing upright on its four legs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
The signing was abruptly scrapped after the meeting descended into finger pointing over Russia and its unprovoked invasion of the country, and whether Zelenskyy had properly thanked the American president.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Dozens had descended upon the hearing room to testify on yet another proposal to curtail spending on the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Musk's Department of Goverment Efficiency team has descended upon multiple federal offices, in some cases locking out workers and ordering them to halt work, tearing down signs and blocking payments.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
In the winter of 2014, a record-breaking polar vortex descended upon North America.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
What could have descended into corny schtick becomes strangely moving when everyone lets loose with an ear-splitting wail.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descended
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Once strong regional partners, ties between Israel and Turkey have long been frosty and deteriorated further over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.—
Andrew Wilks,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As Bergen-Belsen’s population skyrocketed from roughly 7,300 in July 1944 to 41,000 in March 1945, living conditions rapidly deteriorated.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The stock has plunged nearly 27% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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But Indianapolis’ defense crumbled on the ensuing drive, allowing Lock to lead a nine-play, 70-yard TD drive capped by his 5-yard scramble into the end zone.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool remain on course for an emphatic Premier League title victory, a superb achievement given this is Slot’s first season in English football, but results have dipped.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Microsoft and Alphabet dipped about 2% and 4%, respectively.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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While Ireland's housing crisis has now been ongoing for about a decade, the problem is said to have worsened in recent years, as construction has dramatically lagged behind demand and migration to the country has increased requests for more homes.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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In 2008, home values plummeted due to a housing crash, but in 2020, prices climbed as low interest rates fueled demand.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 900 points on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite plummeted 4%, its biggest one-day loss since 2022.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Descended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descended. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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