declivities

noun

plural of declivity
as in dips
a downward slope the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declivities
  1. dips
  2. falls
  3. downhills
  4. descents
  5. declines
Noun
  • Having better-quality depth is crucial to managing their campaign across multiple competitions and avoiding the dips in form and performances seen last season.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Of course there are dips; where would Arab cuisine be without meza?
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • The robot is capable of executing advanced combat movements, including uppercuts, spinning kicks, and rapid recovery after falls.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • This can produce paradoxical situations, where usability ratings climb but conversion falls—or satisfaction scores improve but support costs don't drop.
    — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of downhills
Noun
  • On top of that, the Ultra 2 carries an EN13319 diving certification, whereas the original Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 9 are not safe for scuba descents.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • While there are some hills, the focus is on enjoying the forests, farmhouses, and long, winding descents rather than chasing summits.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of descents
Noun
  • The purpose of a retirement war chest, according to Cave, isn't to shed equities or eliminate market declines.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • More than half of states saw declines in measles vaccinations compared with the year before, the CDC said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of declines
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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