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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Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Tap the team there for everything from aesthetics to dentistry, while taking regular dips in the enormous indoor pool or guided hikes through the hills of the Black Forest.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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The leading cause of death within the category were falls, the data shows.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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