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
  • While Taco Bell or other restaurant chains may take a temporary sales hit as headlines about the outbreak swirl, particularly in the states most affected by it, analysts said any dips in revenue or stock prices likely will not be prolonged.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • On the other side of the haves and have-nots equation, states that had been on the upswing as far as production spending and activity only a few years ago have seen dips this quarter, including in Georgia, New Mexico and Illinois.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 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
  • 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
  • But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of descents
Noun
  • Other restaurants associated with lettuce, such as Chopt, Panera Bread and Sweetgreen also saw declines on July 11, compared to average traffic rates, the data firm said.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Such declines can impact muscle strength, bone density, and libido, potentially causing fatigue and weakness.
    — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of declines
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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