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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Similar to gold’s early behavior, bitcoin was associated with high volatility during its early years but has shown a downward trend in price fluctuations over time.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
South America and Eastern Europe were outliers of the downward trend, where shipments increased 1.7 percent and 10.5 percent, respectively.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Similar to gold’s early behavior, bitcoin was associated with high volatility during its early years but has shown a downward trend in price fluctuations over time.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adverb
The 38% response has been trending downward unevenly, and in 2024, using a different methodology, 20% said the US stands above, while 55% said there were other countries that were also great.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downward
Adjective
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The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Strong forwent a classic suit and tie in favor of a bowed necktie, giving his tailored look the perfect dash of whimsy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2024
Adverb
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While that’s down from 88% in 2024, these same folks feel less prepared across all six areas Accenture surveyed.—
Sumeet Salwan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These styles can be dressed up or down for any itinerary, and they’re elevated enough for even the most fashionable destinations.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Downward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downward. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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