as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
the project should be all downhill after this problem is fixed
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as in dip
a downward slope
most runners will have their best splits on the downhills
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Recent Examples of downhill
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The downhill portion also requires a varied level of ski skills, equipped to handle all types of conditions, from icy patches to powder stashes.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Vonn has won 84 World Cup races and three Olympic medals, including gold in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
As a potent cold front approaches the Tri-State Area, conditions will rapidly go downhill in a hurry once Monday rolls around.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sexton jogged back out to the perimeter to collect an exasperated pass from Giddey, who reset himself into downhill motion off the ball.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The downhill portion also requires a varied level of ski skills, equipped to handle all types of conditions, from icy patches to powder stashes.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Vonn has won 84 World Cup races and three Olympic medals, including gold in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Vonn won two downhill races this season and earned a podium spot in three others.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
As a potent cold front approaches the Tri-State Area, conditions will rapidly go downhill in a hurry once Monday rolls around.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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But nothing is ever easy for the B’s on the road.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clocking in at about 500 square feet, the place was more than comfortably sized, with floor-to-ceiling windows for easy wake-ups with the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the current environment, gold ETFs can be particularly useful for investors who want to take advantage of the recent price dip but aren't ready to commit to physical ownership.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lamborghini also saw a dip in operating income as a result of negative exchange rates and the decision to pivot away from a fully electric Lanzador in favor of a plug-in hybrid model instead, Winkelmann said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Those who itemize their taxes and fall within the highest tax bracket will now be limited to claiming total deductions of 35% of their income, down from 37% previously.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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In this case, your friend is actually 40% down, so go ahead and keep that Korean sheet mask on your face a while longer.—
Ellen Harrold,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maggie Kang, 44, co-director and co-writer of KPop Demon Hunters, became the first person of South Korean descent to win in her category, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the most popular trails includes a staircase descent to an 80-foot-high suspension bridge crossing over the Tallulah River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Over time, circulating levels of both can drift downward, which is what the research found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gallup research shows trust has been trending downward since the 1970s.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Hotel Thaynes has 128 guest rooms, including six king suites, each designed for simple mountain stays with subtle pops of colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Such a vote — which is bound to fail but would put senators on the record — differs from using a simple majority to change the Senate rules, a vote a senator could force after an unsuccessful vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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That makes the decline in checks alarming.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The decline was driven by weaker profitability across several core businesses, particularly product transport and containerships, where profits fell sharply amid softer freight rates and rising vessel supply.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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