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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
During summer, adrenaline junkies can get their fix on the downhill mountain biking trails and extensive zip line course. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 The game seemed to get easier for Essengue in the second half, forcing two turnovers and four blocks while drawing free throws with his downhill movement. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Noun
Still one of the hottest downhill destination in the Europe right now? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 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. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026
Adverb
The region burned in a 2020 wildfire and areas downhill of the burn areas are prone to debris flows, Sullivan said. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Conditions will go downhill further as the storm moves closer to shore during the day on Saturday. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 25 Sep. 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
  • Nomadic life is not easy to continue, especially for a family that is displaced.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The activities pier provides easy access to a range of watersports, from paddleboarding to jet skiing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of easy
Noun
  • Past the lobby lie the consortium’s constellation of swimming pools (four total, including one Nobu-exclusive, adults-only dip) and, across the bustling boardwalk, a stretch of beach with loungers reserved just for guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Use it for a classic Caesar salad, of course, or spoon it over roasted vegetables, spread it onto sandwiches, or serve it as a dip.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • West Texas Intermediate futures were last seen about 1% lower at around $90 per barrel, with Brent crude, the global price benchmark, down more than 1% at around $102 per barrel.
    — Hugh Leask,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Another level down, the lower deck offers three VIP and one guest cabin that can collectively sleep up to 10, along with crew quarters for up to six.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Finished with a smooth, domed resin overlay that gives the artwork dimension and a polished finish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The finish is a semi-matte—smooth, satin, and shine-free—that looks looks like velvet on the lips.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • But unlike other Floridians of Cuban descent — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio — Valdes ended up defending Cuba’s socialist revolutionaries and officials who have killed, jailed, tortured, and censored numerous political enemies.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This allows operators to monitor the aircraft and atmospheric conditions during ascent and descent.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • With the onset of the autumn agricultural harvest and winter heating seasons, domestic distillate inventories, including diesel, continue to trend downward.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Such strength would help to support stock prices when the other big lever that affects stock prices, interest rates, is pushing downward.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • That single choice unleashes a harrowing chain of strange and terrifying events in the dead of night, turning a simple gesture of kindness into a real-life nightmare.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of simple
Noun
  • Huawei's push into the smartphone market comes as sales in China have slumped this year, with a double-digit decline year-on-year in August and September, according to Counterpoint Research.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The co-CEOs have modeled a cash ramp-up in coming years but meanwhile there’s not a big cushion if churn rises, cable-network declines accelerate, the box office softens again or there’s macroeconomic or geopolitical disruption.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of decline

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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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