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adjective

ˈdau̇n-ˌhil How to pronounce downhill (audio)
Definition of downhillnext
as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort the project should be all downhill after this problem is fixed

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downhill

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noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌhil How to pronounce downhill (audio)
as in dip
a downward slope most runners will have their best splits on the downhills

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downhill

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adverb

as in down

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Recent Examples of downhill
Adjective
The downhill par-3 third hole takes players past the 400-year old Castle Stuart, a tower house that was completed in 1625. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 During summer, adrenaline junkies can get their fix on the downhill mountain biking trails and extensive zip line course. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
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 18-year-old winger is physically mature and is an exciting downhill attacker. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The original Packo's is still an institution, but the food has gone downhill. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 On a tight end screen with 8 minutes and 48 seconds remaining in the third quarter of the Falcons’ 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Daniels hurried downhill and tackled Bears standout Colston Loveland. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downhill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
  1. easy
  2. dip
  3. down
  4. smooth
  5. descent
  6. downward
  7. simple
  8. decline
Adjective
  • Few easy answers on water, noise, job impacts The commission found that many of the pain points that arise around data center developments – water usage, noise impacts, job growth, and electrical grid reliability – do not have easy answers.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The then-44-year-old actor was sent to Reading Prison, a medium-security lockup, because authorities felt a minimum-security jail would have provided too easy access for reporters.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of easy
Noun
  • Despite a brief earnings dip, the stock shrugged off the biggest tech selloff since Covid last week, a bear market in semiconductors, and renewed anxiety around interest-rate hikes, to extend its 2026 rally to 30% and a new all-time high.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The latest dip in Huang’s wealth only compounded upon pre-existing problems, as the CEO briefly dropped out of the top 10 last week after a broad tech stock sell-off following the Democrats’ midterm victories.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • On third down, UCLA cornerback Scooter Jackson recorded his second interception of the game, returning it 41 yards and setting up a 37-yard field goal by Mateen Bhaghani.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
  • CoreWeave, which buys Nvidia chips and then rents out access to them to customers over the cloud, closed down almost 7% on Thursday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Its hydrating formula combines camellia ceramides and a Hydra-Peptide Complex, while the high-shine finish helps lips appear smoother and fuller.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Rice, quinoa, and flaxseed help strengthen hair and improve elasticity to reduce breakage, leaving hair softer, smoother and shinier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • Akhtar argues that Spanish-speaking Muslims of Latin American descent are uniquely positioned to act as bridge-builders between Jewish and Muslim communities.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Now the country is turning that history into a new era of cultural tourism, while creating ways for travelers, particularly people of African descent, to reconnect with their heritage.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • Over months of reporting, ProPublica has watched the East Orange VA Medical Center — a typical agency facility — spiral downward.
    — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But within a few years, though, global emissions could finally start plunging downward, Le Quéré said.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • Cutforth found a wide-open Riley with a simple swing pass out to the left, giving the junior running back plenty of space to showcase his speed and beat several Rams defensive backs to find the end zone.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of simple
Noun
  • Prices have dipped about 40 cents over the past month, with much of that decline happening in the past two weeks.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The decline in oil demand was in part because high prices forced consumers around the world to make some painful decisions about their energy usage.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of decline

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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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