DOWNHILLS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

downhills

noun

plural of downhill

as in dips

a downward slope most runners will have their best splits on the downhills

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Recent Examples of downhills The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend. — ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026 The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating. — Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026 It's claimed to still handle short downhills well and provide a good glide on flat surfaces. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Early in their development process, Mermoud, Diard, and Aubonnet considered making a downhill-only, slip-on overshoe of sorts, one that could be carried in a pack on uphill sections and attached for long, rugged downhills. — Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 27 July 2022

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Noun

Parent companies of SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando recently reported attendance dips.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
The zoo staff tried to cool her off by spraying her with water and providing her fluids with intravenous dips, but Mugi eventually died on July 28.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dips

Noun

Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of falls

Noun

The relentless Carapaz pressured the American on the descents and put himself in the position to profit.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
On top of that, the Ultra 2 carries an EN13319 diving certification, whereas the original Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 9 are not safe for scuba descents.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

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