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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
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 Skiers can navigate 55 runs, with fast, high-tech lifts maximizing downhill time. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Noun
As Jokic and Murray struggled early in Game 6, his downhill scoring continued to buoy them. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Last year, riders from multiple teams holed up in Sierra Nevada held unofficial races to try to claim downhill Strava KOM segments. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 This gentle, mostly downhill trail meanders past five crystal-clear Alpine lakes, each perfectly framing the Matterhorn like nature’s own postcard. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 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
  • For a Marlins team that has suddenly become difficult to pitch to, Hicks has been easy to overlook and hard to replace.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • There are limits to this model, however Replicating this success at scale won’t be easy, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of easy
Noun
  • Being in vacation mode also ushers in a more carefree attitude because there’s something magical about summer activities like catching lightning bugs and watching the blazing oranges and pinks of a setting sun dip below the horizon.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Strategic Education focuses on upskilling working adults for career advancement, addressing a critical market need despite recent revenue dips.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • Power lines were down near West Boulevard and Remount Road, a Charlotte Observer journalist reported.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Capital rotation is already underway, putting immediate pressure on Micron, which was down about 3% on the open Friday.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Flowy and smooth, these pants offer a flattering and flowy fit.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • The 61-year-old was treated in Greece for neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, after a sudden cabin depressurization triggered oxygen masks and a rapid descent.
    — Costas Kantouris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Both Carpenter and Obeng are Black, but as the lawsuit reads, Carpenter is not of either Canadian nationality or Ghanaian descent.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • The world is still not reducing fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, methane, and flaring quickly enough to bend the global emissions curve downward.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Either platforms consolidate and economics trend downward for creators, which is bad.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • There are just a few simple ingredients brought together in minutes.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Even fixtures that feel more suited to a dining room or entryway can work beautifully when paired with simple vanity lighting.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of simple
Noun
  • If inflation is outpacing nominal interest rates, the real return on bonds and other income-producing assets declines or even becomes negative.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • This decline has pinched profit margins in the 401(k) world, said Kai Richter, an attorney with Cohen Milstein who has long specialized in ERISA class-action cases.
    — Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
Definition of decline

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