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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The region’s renowned rivers and lakes will likely be packed with folks getting their first dips of the season this holiday weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026 -
Crowd-pleasing favorites include creamy dips like our Herby Green Hummus and savory finger foods such as Ham and Swiss Sliders.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
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Historically, most of the high drama involving the city’s network of manholes has involved not falls but explosions.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
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Exercising your feet can help strengthen and protect your body from falls.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
15 May 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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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 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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Oil prices, however, remained volatile, resuming their rally after three straight sessions of declines as investors weighed mixed messaging on Iran peace deal negotiations.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Schools that derive the lion’s share of their revenue from tuition are more vulnerable to enrollment declines and price competition.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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