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.
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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.
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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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The sidewalk in front of my house had some lips and dips that could’ve compelled me to rent heavy equipment and get to work.
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Layered dips are an easy way to impress your guests, and this bright taco dip is a great option.
Noun
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Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls, were the causes of more than 197,440 deaths that same year, records show.
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But having an awareness of how to mitigate the impact of falls, and developing the mentality not to be scared of falling, can be crucial to making a deep run at the slipperiest Slam.
Noun
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While there are some hills, the focus is on enjoying the forests, farmhouses, and long, winding descents rather than chasing summits.
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But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents.
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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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