as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter
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Recent Examples of slump
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At the same time, consumer sentiment slumped to its lowest level since 2022.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Trump’s critics see the slump very differently, noting that Trump ran his campaign on promises to help working class families pay for groceries, not to create investment opportunities for wealthy international investors.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Norris was open about his weekend struggles after slumping to sixth in qualifying, only to quickly make up ground off the line by muscling his way up to P3 on the opening lap.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At the same time, consumer sentiment slumped to its lowest level since 2022.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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Tariffs will drive the world economy into recession unless level-minded leaders realize the errors of their ways.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Because the 2022 experience still has a lot to tell us about how markets really view the possibility of a recession.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But speaking of slouching, the Z13 will not feel light in your bag.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2025
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Last weekend, Snow White skidded to No. 4 at the domestic box office with $5.9 million in ticket sales and this weekend the film is projected to earn about half of that.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The production sagged to .214/.239/.312 the next year, leading the Guardians to waive him after the season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here, a patchy pattern of material with that same high seismic velocity sagged to a depth of nearly 600 kilometers, almost to the lower mantle.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis seemed concerned that some of the allegations against Hegseth could be credible and was on track to tank his nomination.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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The stock market is tanking, and a ton of people who used to have jobs that seemed stable are now being fired.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But, as ballots were being counted, government authorities announced that the electoral system had collapsed.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tommy walks through the burning town and finds Maria, collapsing into her on Main Street, which is littered with dead, human and infected both.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And their struggling offense is becoming a major concern.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their economy is struggling, and the export sector has been one of its few bright spots.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add drooping flowers Flowers are a delicate base to any wall.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Preventing Transplant Shock Even with the proper care and gentlest handling, plants may droop or wilt after transplanting, but following these tips can minimize the effects of transplant shock and help indoor and outdoor plants bounce back faster.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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