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as in slump
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recession
This downturn comes as warning signs of an imminent recession continue to multiply.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the share of consumers who expect a recession within the next year surged to a nine-month high, the data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The proportion of consumers expecting a recession over the next year jumped to a nine-month high, the board said.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Were a recession to occur, then the FOMC would likely cut rates, that would help bring mortgage costs lower.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the share of consumers who expect a recession within the next year surged to a nine-month high, the data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The proportion of consumers expecting a recession over the next year jumped to a nine-month high, the board said.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Were a recession to occur, then the FOMC would likely cut rates, that would help bring mortgage costs lower.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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Souring consumer sentiment knocked sports stocks back 4% in February, as apparel and gear makers bore the brunt of a market wide slump.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Adams’ hot streak comes at a pivotal time, with teammate Zeke Mayo in a shooting slump.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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Its second phase is meant to bring the release of remaining hostages, a lasting truce and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Based on the latest data from Fidelity and Vanguard, in 2024 many employees increased their savings rates, participants stayed diversified, and the vast majority didn’t tap their accounts for a loan or hardship withdrawal.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The retreat by the nation’s powerful business lobby shows how dramatically corporate America has shifted in less than five years, said Daniel Kinderman, a political science professor at the University of Delaware who studied the initiative.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In his first couple decades in New Mexico, Hackman was often seen around the historic state capital, known as an artist enclave, tourism destination and retreat for celebrities.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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While around 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 daily, the median household retirement savings for those between the ages 65 and 75 stands around $200,000—a fraction of what’s needed to fund a 20- or 30-year retirement.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Luka Dončić records triple double in first game against Dallas Mavericks WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement And the Thunder are doing all of that even though their opening day roster had the youngest age (24.15) and least experience (2.56 seasons) of any franchise.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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