as in dips
a downward slope
the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face
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Noun
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This is a beach house in the plushest sense, with a hot tub overlooking the bay for warming up after dips in the crystal-clear sea (Dog’s Bay is a two-minute drive), and cozy robes, fluffy towels, and slippers provided by the hosts.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Even small dips in vaccination rates can lead to the spread of disease.—
Kar-Hai Chu,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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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
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Northeast and the Midwest have the highest density of college campuses but will also see some of the biggest declines in the number of high-school graduates by the 2040s.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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However, the brand has seen month-on-month declines in sales since September 2025, pointing to weakening momentum in its core NEV lineup.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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