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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MicroStockHub/Getty Images The mortgage rate dips that may have seemed like brief but temporary reprieves just a few weeks ago are starting to look more like a trend.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from inadvertently clawing your skin off, while dips in oatmeal may have offered some temporary relief.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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