as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the project should be all downhill after this problem is fixed
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as in dip
a downward slope
most runners will have their best splits on the downhills
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Recent Examples of downhill
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
On the night before the attack, the coalition was under threat, not of collapsing but of beginning to go downhill, because of the rebellion of some of the ultra-Orthodox partners who opposed the drafting of their kids into the Army.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
That player was Alijah Clark. Clark, who played as a downhill safety for the Orange after transferring from Rutgers earlier in his college career, combined for 181 tackles in his final three seasons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Except for March 22 when high winds caused the cancellation of the men’s and women’s downhill races, the 5850 Fest went off without a hitch.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Angels trailed 3-2, and Kikuchi was an out away from a quality start, when everything went downhill in the sixth.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
On the night before the attack, the coalition was under threat, not of collapsing but of beginning to go downhill, because of the rebellion of some of the ultra-Orthodox partners who opposed the drafting of their kids into the Army.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
Noun
Britt, a 25-year-old four-year veteran who started 11 games and totaled 72 tackles for the Buccaneers last season, is an aggressive downhill tackler.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
That player was Alijah Clark. Clark, who played as a downhill safety for the Orange after transferring from Rutgers earlier in his college career, combined for 181 tackles in his final three seasons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Adverb
This extreme downhill snowboarding game sees Mario and Luigi on snowboards, while Peach opts for skis.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Except for March 22 when high winds caused the cancellation of the men’s and women’s downhill races, the 5850 Fest went off without a hitch.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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SodaStream's carbonation canister exchange is the cheapest of any device maker in this guide, and the proprietary bottles are also easy to replace at $22 for two.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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But Republicans who have majority control of the House and Senate are finding that their push to move fast and change things — namely cuts to federal government programs including Medicaid and SNAP food stamps used by millions of Americans — is easier said than done.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Turn creamy, cheesy spinach-and-artichoke dip into a rich and brothy soup.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Monday saw some dips and slight drops, but the market rebounded and closed up almost 1%.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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While that’s down from 88% in 2024, these same folks feel less prepared across all six areas Accenture surveyed.—
Sumeet Salwan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These styles can be dressed up or down for any itinerary, and they’re elevated enough for even the most fashionable destinations.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Building on the smooth R&B of her 2016 fan-favorite Lauren EP, Just Keke finds its narrative anchor in spoken word interludes that emphasize the album’s overarching variety show concept.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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Ultimately, the app's cross-platform availability, nifty AI tools, and smooth sharing features earn it our Editors' Choice award for photo editing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Medical testing conducted at the Institute of Forensic Medicine determined that the baby, a girl, was likely of South American descent and was born alive.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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According to Honda, the purpose of the flight was to demonstrate a number of key technological areas for reusable systems, including flight stability during ascent and descent, and power landing capability.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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The 38% response has been trending downward unevenly, and in 2024, using a different methodology, 20% said the US stands above, while 55% said there were other countries that were also great.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Start your day like a pro with simple morning cleaning habits that keep your home feeling fresh, organized, and under control.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in enrollment there led the University of Missouri to reopen its program.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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