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 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.
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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
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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Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, told CNN that the market whipsaw can be great for traders who seek opportunities to profit amid dips in the market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even more minor dips, such as the 2018 correction and current inflation anxieties, resulted in declines of approximately 16-17%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As many of us can attest, this slick layer of ice can lead to nasty falls.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Virtual sitters help prevent falls without requiring one-to-one assignments in every room.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the one hand, winter brings fresh powder, steep descents, and the chance to traverse beautiful glades.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Jan. 2026
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Experienced climbers are more likely to be significantly injured, and of those, a significant amount of accidents occur during descents, according to the Mountain Rescue Association.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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