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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They were marketed as delicious vegan dips since the base is made primarily with raw almonds, but the vegan part was significantly less important to me than the fact that the flavors were so addictive.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Then, round out your dips with a spicy condiment, such as spicy mayo or hot honey.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without that root lift, hair that’s simply flipped under falls a little…flat.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.—
Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The female athlete starts first, making two ascents, two descents and one section on foot.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The relay course is slightly bigger and involves two accents and two descents per lap.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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