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
Andy Jones, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Andre's career started going downhill pretty much immediately after WrestleMania III.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 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
Liverpool actually won their first seven games of the season in all competitions but things quickly went downhill and everybody is ready to forget a horrible campaign.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Andre's career started going downhill pretty much immediately after WrestleMania III.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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The first approach—the easiest default position—is to squeeze out the remaining essence of neoliberalism, taking the wealthiest patrons as the primary audience, whatever interests and investments that entails.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The neighborhood/area While Rajvilas is set outside the city center, Jaipur’s main attractions are an easy drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The dip in bond yields, which follows Thursday’s downward move, comes ahead of key labor data releases later this morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish pro’s play took a dip.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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The latest Apple AirPods 3, a small but mighty set of earbuds with impressive sound quality and ergonomic cushioning, are quietly down to $200, while the newest MacBook Air has an impressive $200 discount.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Deliberately designed like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is poised on a hilltop with wide-screen views of the rolling valleys and smooth seas of the Peloponnese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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People of Somali descent accounted for less than 3% of arrests during the operation.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Back to back Cuban winners Toledo was crowned by the previous year’s winner, Naisha Nardo, a young woman of Cuban descent also born in Miami.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead of those handle halves folding around close to 180 degrees to reveal a central set of pliers like many other Leathermans do, one of the Crunch's handles pulls out and swings downward via an internal arm to reveal the pliers, which in turn swing into position.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Mia Thurow Crime in Indianapolis has been steadily trending downward the past four years, but violent youth crime doesn’t show such a consistent pattern.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The actor, 39, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of simple battery in a Louisiana criminal court Wednesday, June 3, according to records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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At the time, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed its officers charged LaBeouf with two counts of simple battery for allegedly assaulting two men near a bar in the French Quarter.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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