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
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kiwi was a downhill bronze medallist in 2018, before winning downhill gold and super-G silver at the last Games.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The third and final downhill training was cancelled to preserve the slope ahead of the finals.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on downhill walks to isometric activation during single-leg balances.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Dean is a downhill linebacker who’s proven to be an excellent blitzer.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kiwi was a downhill bronze medallist in 2018, before winning downhill gold and super-G silver at the last Games.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Houston freshman Kingston Flemings is a downhill guard with great playmaking ability.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The third and final downhill training was cancelled to preserve the slope ahead of the finals.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The addition of Walker stands to reshape the Chiefs’ offense, likely creating a greater emphasis on inside zone and downhill power running.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on downhill walks to isometric activation during single-leg balances.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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Alaves should be similarly worried, according to Opta’s model, facing both of the top two before the season is out, while Sevilla do not have it easy after a massive game at Levante on Wednesday.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Companion plants are an eco-friendly way to keep pests out of your garden without chemical pesticides and an easy way to boost the production of your favorite plants and vegetables.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expect a dip in humidity by Monday afternoon, which will help temperatures rise, along with southwest winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Only Rivian, Audi and Land Rover saw bigger dips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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It can easily be dressed up or down with the right bottoms and accessories, like a denim skirt or leggings with sandals to complete your look for any occasion.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the recovery has not been entirely smooth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The carrots also add smooth texture and extra flavor to this comfort food favorite.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1943, the United States government administered a questionnaire to people of Japanese descent who had been confined to wartime concentration camps in California, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Arkansas.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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All of these Les Lalanne pieces belong to the collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg — Jean is a Canadian of French aristocratic descent and a Bronfman of the Seagram’s empire; Terry was the creative director of YSL beauty.—
David Lê,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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New car registrations in California for Tesla vehicles have trended downward for at least 4 years, hitting a low point during the first quarter of 2026.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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But there are some warning signs that traders should be cautious of signaling volatility ahead, even if not another move downward.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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This translates to the Gap cardigan sweater and the Levi’s shorts paired with the flats for a simple, slightly elevated look that feels comfortable.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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This year’s inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lean far too male and over 60, with the class consisting of only six women spread among all of the categories — a disappointing decline after some notable changes following the departure of chairman Jann Wenner.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Relegation would trigger massive declines in matchday, broadcast and commercial revenue.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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