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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
On Monday, for example, Vancouver’s first power-play unit ran two defenders, with Hughes regularly playing on his downhill side at the right flank while Hronek manned the point atop the Canucks’ five-on-four umbrella.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Make sure soil is graded so that rainwater runs downhill from your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Adjective
Her downhill ability also serves as a strong complement to sharpshooter Marina Mabrey, who will likely be the centerpiece of Connecticut’s offense in 2024.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
On Monday, for example, Vancouver’s first power-play unit ran two defenders, with Hughes regularly playing on his downhill side at the right flank while Hronek manned the point atop the Canucks’ five-on-four umbrella.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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
Adverb
As expected, things go steadily downhill from there.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Make sure soil is graded so that rainwater runs downhill from your house.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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From start to finish, the film offers no easy answers about what constitutes a breaking point for a parent caring for their child.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Lucy says early on that love is easy, but dating is difficult.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
Noun
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There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Hurts' passing numbers took a slight dip, but Saquon Barkley had a lot to do with that.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Nevertheless, as the levels go up and down, the idea is allocation of audit personnel to provide that credible threat.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Today, a household with annual income of $50,000 can only afford 8.7% of listings, down from 9.4% a year ago, according to the data.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The switches used in the keyboard are pre-lubricated and installed alongside Poron and PET foam layers which provide smooth keystrokes and a pleasant sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many companies use a Teflon die to shape the pasta, but this creates a super smooth finished product.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The Minister for Justice can waive some of the conditions of becoming an Irish citizen where the applicant is of Irish descent or association.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The ride, named Top Gun, is designed to ascend vertically before plunging into its high-speed descent.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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What To Know While Morris' tracker shows that Trump's approval rating on the economy is trending downward, pollster Nate Silver's tracker tells a different story.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But what’s probably most interesting is which names make the biggest leaps in popularity, and which are quickly trending downward.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the nation’s leading tourist destinations, including Orlando, Miami and Los Angeles, are bracing for how the decline will impact businesses that rely on spending from international travelers.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Russell Reynolds' Global CEO Turnover Index reports that the average CEO tenure dropped from 8.1 years in Q1 2024 to 6.8 years in Q1 2025, marking the sharpest decline in recent years.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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