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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Halgren did not finish his first downhill race at the Paralympics Saturday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Goggia's win marked the third Italian victory from three races at the finals this weekend, after Laura Pirovano won the downhill and secured that discipline title on Saturday and Dominik Paris won the men's downhill.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Skiers can navigate 55 runs, with fast, high-tech lifts maximizing downhill time.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Adjective
Hoffman proposed also adding ramps on the downhill portion of Roseland Drive and Spindrift Drive, as well as other disabled-access improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Halgren did not finish his first downhill race at the Paralympics Saturday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Posting 21 points by halftime, Banchero was quick to find his spots with turnaround jumpers and aggressive downhill attacks that led to multiple trips to the free throw line.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Goggia's win marked the third Italian victory from three races at the finals this weekend, after Laura Pirovano won the downhill and secured that discipline title on Saturday and Dominik Paris won the men's downhill.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Mammoth Mountain offers world-class alpine skiing and downhill mountain biking.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Skiers can navigate 55 runs, with fast, high-tech lifts maximizing downhill time.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Every airline has its own app, making digital boarding passes easy to pull up on a phone and scan at the gate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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The 79-year-old Markey, who faces a tough reelection fight this year and whose job approval rating has taken a big dip, was not embarrassed to be dancing and waving the Haitian flag at City Hall Plaza in order to secure a few thousand votes at best.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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South Africa saw a 73% decline in admissions, while South Korea was down 52%.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For a buyer putting 20% down on a $420,000 home — roughly the national median home price — their monthly principal and interest payment has gone from $2,012 to $2,179, a difference of $167.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The library is a one-story brick building with two white pillars up front sticking out like tusks, smooth and thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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These and others make a katabasis, a descent to death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The column got mostly positive reactions — well, except from media outlets that are cheering on our descent into authoritarianism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The elevator floor lights clicked downward.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Net losses totaled $256 million, swinging downward from $469 million in net income.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Huxley might easily have written a simpler novel glorifying intellectuals while mocking Stoyte’s greed and indifference to suffering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in 2023, at a time when I was exhausted from the seeming futility of constantly writing and talking about it, fascism and the decline of democracy became popular topics in the mainstream media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The announcement comes on the heels of the struggling burger chain reporting its fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines and rumors of a potential take-private deal led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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