DECLIVITIES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Noun

The set includes sandwich and snack bags that lay flat, along with a stand-up bag ideal for larger meals and a 2-cup bowl for smaller portions of berries, nuts, or dips.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
Handcrafted and regular dips are also available, including a special Magoo's sauce, Spicy Magoo's sauce and regular sauces such as honey mustard, buffalo and barbecue.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dips

Noun

The Limits of a Single Number A testosterone reference range shows where a man’s level falls compared with the population.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Yosemite Falls is dry and Vernal, Nevada and Bridalveil falls are usually down to a trickle in September.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Noun

The Picklejus aims for the complete package in mountain running, tackling not just distances greater than 100 miles but also the dramatic uphills and downhills that may come along the way.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of downhills

Noun

But the paint allegedly became slippery in the sun, and three riders, including one known as a master of descents, crashed.

— Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The relentless Carapaz pressured the American on the descents and put himself in the position to profit.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of descents

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Meanwhile, El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico has redirected part of its open-to-buy to affordable luxury and entry price points to offset declines at the higher end.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The gains came largely from a rebound in leisure and hospitality and local government, after declines in both over the summer.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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