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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 downhill par-3 third hole takes players past the 400-year old Castle Stuart, a tower house that was completed in 1625. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 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
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 motors also regulate speed when walking downhill with a heavy load. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Randle can get downhill, draw help and find shooters, easing some of the creation burden Porter carried last season. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 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
  • The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of easy
Noun
  • Nature Morte remained consistently successful, despite a dip in Europe’s economic fortune in the 2010s that saw Nagy turn to India, whose art scene was now burgeoning, for a large portion of sales.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In this case, for instance, Rabtsevich noticed the dips in TIC 4206066's light in 2018 tended to align with moments where TESS fired its thrusters, which may have skewed the results.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dip
Adverb
  • Shares of Netflix are down 20% year-to-date on fears the streamer’s days of double-digit gains are coming to an end.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report, the average breakout time from initial access to lateral movement is 29 minutes, down 65% from 2024.
    — Asaf Wiener, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Court challenges meant this process wasn't always smooth, but the results speak from themselves.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If Waldron, who currently serves as Goldman president and chief operating officer, takes over as CEO, Solomon would likely remain as executive chairman for a period of time, an arrangement designed to engineer a smooth handoff.
    — Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooth
Noun
  • El-Sayed, an American of Egyptian descent who would be the first Muslim senator if elected, has rankled at the GOP accusations, including in a recent TV interview.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Air traffic control approved the descent, and the plane began a right descending turn that increased sharply in rate until communications and data tracking were lost.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of descent
Adverb
  • Higher yields in the bond market push downward on prices for all kinds of stocks, and the main way companies can offset that is by delivering bigger profits.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In her debut Tuesday, Zacharia looked downward and often read directly from a script.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • His lyrics, his hooks, his unmistakable voice, his optimism, his belief in the power of a simple song to make people feel good.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Some people want to change the world, and others want to operate in simple harmony with it and savor life.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of simple
Noun
  • Both agencies have seen a notable decline in Republican support.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cardio workouts, meanwhile, can also reduce signs of brain aging and slow future cognitive decline.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of decline

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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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