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
Omar Kelly
april 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
Hoffman proposed also adding ramps on the downhill portion of Roseland Drive and Spindrift Drive, as well as other disabled-access improvements.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
Washington is a decisive downhill runner who has the size (6-2, 228 pounds) to wear down defenses.
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Omar Kelly
april 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
Hoffman proposed also adding ramps on the downhill portion of Roseland Drive and Spindrift Drive, as well as other disabled-access improvements.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Downs, 21, a 6-foot, 206-pound game wrecker, is an Alabama transfer who disrupts offenses consistently with a high football IQ and a downhill, violent play style.
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Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
On a loose downhill section or a trail with sudden turns, stronger and more consistent braking can make the bike feel more predictable for the rider.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
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The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
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Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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The grocer opened its doors to customers on June 17 and is the first H-E-B to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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His mother was of European descent and his father was a Cantonese opera star who was on tour in the city, affording his son birthright citizenship.
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Stokesbury said the climber's descent was a long slide down the steep snow slope rather than a straight free fall, with the terrain gradually becoming less steep farther down the mountain.
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Two lateral skylights direct natural light downward, nourishing the tree and creating a bright, airy atmosphere.
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The sides slope downward in such a way that your spoon is suited to scoop just the right amount of whatever’s in it, while the bowl feels heavy and luxe.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
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This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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