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
Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
At its core, Malzahn’s system focuses on establishing a downhill run game to set up a vertical-pass element.
—Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
In winter, Engelberg’s ski area offers 50 miles of ski slopes, with traditional downhill skiing as well as ski touring, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and plenty of off-piste adventures.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The vehicle continued traveling downhill for another 500 feet before landing on the Carson Riverbank.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Goggia added to her Cortina downhill victories in 2018, 2022 and 2023.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
At its core, Malzahn’s system focuses on establishing a downhill run game to set up a vertical-pass element.
—Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Street represented the United States at three Olympic Games, taking silver in the downhill at Lillehammer in 1994 and winning the gold in super G at Nagano in 1998.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
In winter, Engelberg’s ski area offers 50 miles of ski slopes, with traditional downhill skiing as well as ski touring, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and plenty of off-piste adventures.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
For a daylong excursion, start in Aspen – try Aspen Collection, 611 E. Durant Ave., or Four Mountain Sports, multiple locations, for rentals – and coast 2,000 feet downhill to reach Glenwood Springs in 3 to 4 hours.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The vehicle continued traveling downhill for another 500 feet before landing on the Carson Riverbank.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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But where this Star truly shined (that was too easy) was in giving a despondent Cedrek a pep talk after his disastrous challenge performance.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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An Editor’s Warby Parker Review Since my prescription has pretty much stayed the same since high school, ordering online with Warby Parker seemed like the easiest option for me.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To suss them out, skywatchers stay hypervigilant for any one-off dip in starlight when a rogue planet crosses serendipitously in front of a star.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Since rolling out his plans for tariffs, consumer confidence has gone down and the stock market has experienced notable dips.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Mariah and Thug celebrated their three-year anniversary last October, but she was denied visitation entry at the time because Fulton County’s visitation system was down.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The ride: The Niro’s suspension is tuned for comfort, providing a generally smooth and comfortable ride, especially in urban environments.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wow Dreamcoat and Pop & Lock Finishing Serum for creating a super smooth and sleek look.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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For the first time in over a decade, adult obesity rates in the U.S. may be trending downward, with numbers dropping slightly from 46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum in December 2024.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on Wednesday shocked investors and sent economists scurrying to revise downward their forecasts for U.S. economic growth.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But an attack can be much simpler — and can stop once a user has given away their credentials.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sales fell in almost every region, with China most affected, seeing a decline of 33%.—
Kabir Jhala,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the government announced a 0.2% decline in the reimbursement rates for 2025.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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