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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhills
Noun
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The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Try adding cottage cheese to omelets, pancakes, dips, or pasta for a boost of protein.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even minor errors in timing or force distribution can lead to falls or inefficient movement.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Geriatricians say the amount of older adults who've died from falls have tripled in the last three decades, and two thirds of the fatal falls were linked to prescription pills that caused drowsiness and impaired balance.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can move laterally and make 45-degree descents or sharp turns at depth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trekking poles help with slippery descents, and gaiters or quick-dry pants can make muddy crossings more comfortable.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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