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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Democrats counter that 2026 is different from any other election cycle in Abbott’s tenure, and recent independent polling has indicated dips in his job approval rating.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Take a tip from Manaker and drizzle it over salads or mix it into dips.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Although the study shows that the occurrence of giant planets declines as stars age, the few planets that remain in close orbits around red giants offer valuable insights.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The largest declines were in Massachusetts, down 26, Washington state, down 18, and North Carolina, down 17.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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