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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
The difference is that the modern contenders are pairing those traits with vertical spacing and downhill pressure. — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 May 2026 Once the snow melts, the resort transforms into a downhill mountain biking mecca featuring more than 80 miles of singletrack. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 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 overall graduation rate for non-transfer students — measured as the percentage of students who completed their degrees in six years — has bounced back after a slight dip in 2022 and 2023.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • For Tesla, the dip has come despite signs of a rebound in its core auto business.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • However, as one indicator, between June 11 and July 19, Miami International Airport saw 3,037,578 total arrivals, slightly down from 3,046,834 one year prior.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The sun was down, but the temperature was still above 90 degrees.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • The Vienna uses an old-school cadence sensor, but because the rear motor is only 350 watts at maximum, engagement is smooth and unobtrusive.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There was something similar last year, when Norris’s driving style would excel in lower-grip conditions, and Piastri would then enjoy the upper hand on higher-grip track surfaces thanks to his smoother approach.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • And no contemporary actor can actually claim the same descent as Helen, who hatched from a swan’s egg.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • In the water, the Diving app can track depth and temperature as well as safe ascent and descent speeds.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • To do it, sit or stand with your back straight, tilt your chin slightly downward and press your head straight back as if making a double chin.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Although military and diplomatic talks resulted in a disengagement of troops between 2021 and 2024, relations spiraled downward.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 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
  • An analysis from the Florida Policy Institute shows that the SNAP caseload has dropped in every Florida county, including a 10% decline in Miami-Dade County, from July 2025 to December 2026.
    — Austin Horn July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Investing in nature is crucial for building resilient food systems, combating malnutrition, and preventing economic decline.
    — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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