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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Addictive behavior is the most predictable type of consumer behavior and the easiest to exploit for profits.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neither is easy, but two companies that specialize in each are teaming up to make both a whole lot easier.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
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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This would explain why researchers did not see a dip in hours logged on phones of students who attend schools where devices are banned.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
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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Last October the PlayStation network was down for several hours.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In an interview with Billboard in 2022 the legendary group reflected on becoming recognized for their smooth, sultry, R&B music.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
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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Sweden is capable of disrupting that scenario, but Canada-U.S. is what everyone not of Swedish or Finnish descent wants.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
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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Styled by Dani Levi, Kardashian wore a simple floor-length bodycon gown from Balenciaga Couture.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
19 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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