downhills

noun

plural of downhill
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 Picklejus aims for the complete package in mountain running, tackling not just distances greater than 100 miles but also the dramatic uphills and downhills that may come along the way. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend. — 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 Early in their development process, Mermoud, Diard, and Aubonnet considered making a downhill-only, slip-on overshoe of sorts, one that could be carried in a pack on uphill sections and attached for long, rugged downhills. — Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downhills
  1. dips
  2. falls
  3. descents
Noun
  • With the sun setting earlier each day, mood and energy dips are likely to deepen through late fall.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Enjoy cottage cheese on its own with sweet or savory toppings, or turn it into high-protein dips, soups, and even ice cream.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • The fund can be tapped when the economy sours and revenue falls.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In senior living communities across multiple states, including Arizona and Pennsylvania, Paul has helped reduce falls by up to 72%.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • He was hailed as the first successful parachutist and went on to make some 200 additional descents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the paint allegedly became slippery in the sun, and three riders, including one known as a master of descents, crashed.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of descents

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“Downhills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downhills. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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