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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Lie also finished second in this race two years ago while Brignone finished on the podium for the first time in Cortina and moved atop both the downhill and overall standings.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
But Vonn continues to hold the record among men and women World Cup wins in downhill (43) and super-G (28).
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Howe is the first player to score six goals in a game since Cy Denneny of the Ottawa Senators in 1921.
1956 — Austria’s Toni Sailer wins the men’s downhill to become first Olympic skier to sweep three Alpine events.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
One of those resulted in a seismic downhill dunk by James, with Porzingis stepping aside to avoid posterization.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Lie also finished second in this race two years ago while Brignone finished on the podium for the first time in Cortina and moved atop both the downhill and overall standings.
—Andrew Dampf, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
Vonn was a member of the 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2018 U.S. Olympic teams, winning three medals — including gold in the downhill in Vancouver in 2010.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
But Vonn continues to hold the record among men and women World Cup wins in downhill (43) and super-G (28).
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
The professional relationships that go downhill are, of course, the most challenging to deal with.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Howe is the first player to score six goals in a game since Cy Denneny of the Ottawa Senators in 1921.
1956 — Austria’s Toni Sailer wins the men’s downhill to become first Olympic skier to sweep three Alpine events.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhill
Adjective
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Compared to tropical houseplants, succulents are relatively easy to care for and much less demanding about water and humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Redditor figured that changing domestic flight plans would be much easier and less expensive than losing a venue deposit and having to re-plan a wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its percentage rebounded in 2023 after a dip below 50% the previous year, per the Free Press.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last year, a pair of researchers claimed that the shockwaves of the shutdown could be felt as far as the moon, causing a slight dip in lunar surface temperatures.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The jet undulates up and down in ridges and troughs that help steer weather systems around in the northern hemisphere, from cold fronts to hurricanes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Paul and others headed down, Jack went off the trail and had collided into the tree.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Priam’s Ocean Shipping is best for smooth international freight movement of full container loads (FCL) or less-than-container loads (LCL).—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the sauce is thickened and smooth, pour over the chicken, adding the garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms. 7.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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He’s started the descent and there is no going back.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The man, who is believed to be of Asian descent, is now considered a person of interest in the case.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Estimates typically decline in the first half of a quarter as analysts adjust their optimistic estimates downward to respond to the usually more cautious comments from CEOs on earnings calls.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Well, a good florist relies on their records from the previous year and their projections of whether their sales are inching upward or downward.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl does come amid a sharp decline in murders in the city since peaking in late 2022.—
Jason Morris,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Downhill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhill. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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