as in downhill
a downward slope the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face

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Noun
  • Overall, its versatile geometry, persistence on uphills, and speed on downhills won our hearts.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
  • Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Fereshteh Hosseini, an Iranian actress of Afghan descent, was a natural choice for her role due to both her talent and presence.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
  • Today, two-thirds of all Canadians of French descent can trace their lineage to one of these women, widely known as the filles du roi or the King’s Daughters.
    Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Ontario International Airport saw a 2.8% dip in international travelers from January to May 2025 from China, Mexico and Canada, while domestic traffic grew 1.1% over the same period.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • The dip pairs well with both veggies and tortilla chips.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • The condition leads to a decline in the ability to independently function, think and reason.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Policy journals brim with articles about American decline and the advent of multipolarity.
    Hal Brands, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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“Declivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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