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
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Durango Hot Springs resort and spa is located just a couple of miles uphill from historic downtown Durango, and about the same distance downhill from Purgatory Mountain (www.purgatory.ski/).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
While the 14th hole is the exclamation point, the par 3 holes overall at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Course are the course’s other punctuation marks, most playing either along the lake or having downhill shots that employ the lake as a visually arresting backdrop.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Strengths: Speed, quick cuts, fast downhill, great hands.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Durango Hot Springs resort and spa is located just a couple of miles uphill from historic downtown Durango, and about the same distance downhill from Purgatory Mountain (www.purgatory.ski/).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
In one example, a robot shaped like a tetrahedron attached an extra piece to act like a walking stick, increasing its downhill speed by more than 66.5 percent.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
While the 14th hole is the exclamation point, the par 3 holes overall at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Course are the course’s other punctuation marks, most playing either along the lake or having downhill shots that employ the lake as a visually arresting backdrop.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Adverb
Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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The Russians expected a quick and easy victory and did not expect Western powers to intervene.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Affording a home in Idaho may be easier compared to other states, the study found.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Take a dip, cast a line, or stay on shore for some excellent shelling.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cilantro can be a polarizing ingredient, but Beyoncé's cilantro-free guacamole recipe ensures everyone will love the finished dip.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The company’s shares ended down 1.5% after the earnings release.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Year-to-date violent crime, as of Aug. 5, is down 26% compared to the year before, and the 2024 figure dropped 35% from 2023.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the smooth, rounded, metallic gem is the third-largest diamond found so far, the park said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An open letter penned by actor BD Wong condemning the Maybe Happy Ending casting of a white actor in a role originally filled by an actor of Filipino descent has garnered more than 2,400 signatures.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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For the most recent annual series from April 2023 through March 2024, the initial three monthly estimates were revised downward about 16% on average.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The original ordinance restricted the use of searchlights, while newer ones cover everything from outdoor lighting brightness to directing light downward, keeping light pollution minimal.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The recycled leather lanyard adds to its convenience and simple, timeless style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The modest share price increase to A$42 came despite a decline in the company’s net profit from $13.7 billion to $10.2 billion in the 12 months to June 30.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Black bear sightings on the rise Similar to bobcats, the black bear population is on the rise after experiencing a population decline in the 1800s due to hunting and habitat loss.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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