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
  • Saturday’s World Cup finals downhill race was called off due to windy conditions, and Macuga took a DNF in Sunday’s Super-G—another career first.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Girdwood, known as Alaska's skiing capital, is home to Alyeska Resort, a popular destination for downhill skiing and snowboarding with breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Flanagan goes on to open up about the descent into violence that coincided with his continued rise in punk circles, especially with the formation of Cro-Mags.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
  • But this particular glass squid observed during the descent held its arms loosely above its head in a maneuver called a cockatoo pose, which has been observed previously in glass squids.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Your Elliott is stretching in particular ways or doing dip; how much of that was in the script?
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The honey mustard sauce works well as both a sauce for the chicken and a dip for the fries.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibition community and studios alike have suffered some cruel blows, but for now the domestic marketplace seems to be settling in at around a 20% decline from 2019.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Apparel exports from Turkey saw a decline of 6 percent in January-February 2025, and a drop of 4.47 percent year-on-year in 2024, with the last month of the year falling almost 11 percent.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Declivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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