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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
Castle has mixed up playing on and off the ball so that his downhill, slow style could come out when needed. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 21 May 2026 The difference is that the modern contenders are pairing those traits with vertical spacing and downhill pressure. — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 May 2026
Noun
Spanning 7,045 yards from the tips, this is a fun and fair thrill ride right from your opening downhill tee shot. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 The morning of the Olympic downhill race was sunny and bright. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
Adverb
And atop the mountains, slow-moving rivers of glacial ice carve their way downhill. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026 In summer, the village is quieter than town and the resort offers a via ferrata, ropes course, and downhill mountain biking. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 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
  • Building new office space won’t be an easy task, according to Barry Fabyan, executive director and co-lead of Cushman & Wakefield’s office agency.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of easy
Noun
  • The pool is on the smaller side, best for a refreshing dip rather than a whole afternoon affair—and the complimentary weekend yoga adds a nice and easy excuse to start the morning outside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-3, 221-pound wideout is down approximately 7 to 10 pounds from his playing weight a year ago.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday’s inspection was the fourth time that Garwood has been down there.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • To make the rest of the travel process as smooth as possible, book a room at one of the spectacular dog-friendly oceanfront hotels below.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • At other times, that anxiety is rooted in the fear of the unknown and the parent’s desire to make the path smooth and straight for their kid.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • In 2013, three Iranian climbers died on descent after summiting Broad Peak.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • This could easily have triggered a descent back into full-scale conflict.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, more expensive LLM providers — such as Cursor, Uber and Salesforce — are adjusting their prices downward.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • One solution would be a relatively simple expansion of the southern end of the Stadium of Light to mirror the height of the west and north.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Food safety experts say a few simple habits can make a difference.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of simple
Noun
  • In September 2024, state economists attributed the drop in play to a decline in scratch-off sales as consumers faced inflationary pressures coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic period, which saw a spike in Lottery purchases.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Originally housing offices, its heyday in Detroit’s industrial age was brief, sliding into decline in the 1960s and ultimately going vacant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
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