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a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
—usually singular
an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.
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Recent Examples of downturns
The downside of this approach is the risk that funds will not be available when needed, due to unexpected factors like market downturns.
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Aaron Cirksena, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
By paying attention to Black women, policymakers can spot downturns faster and respond sooner, limiting the damage.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than a single event, downturns may come in waves, peaking at different times across the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But, as the years passed, economic downturns and adult responsibilities led many to adopt a more minimalist and stable lifestyle.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent studies, including one at Ball State University, have found a correlation between stock market downturns and deteriorating mental health among retirees, including insomnia and depression.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Aaron Cirksena, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
By paying attention to Black women, policymakers can spot downturns faster and respond sooner, limiting the damage.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than a single event, downturns may come in waves, peaking at different times across the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But, as the years passed, economic downturns and adult responsibilities led many to adopt a more minimalist and stable lifestyle.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent studies, including one at Ball State University, have found a correlation between stock market downturns and deteriorating mental health among retirees, including insomnia and depression.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturns
Noun
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Second-half slumps and injuries have undoubtedly taken a toll, but most of the talent is ready to roll in October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines told employees to prepare for a lighter schedule and more headcount reductions, CNBC's Leslie Josephs learned last night.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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More expensive debt can restrict business growth opportunities, so interest-rate reductions tend to benefit stock prices.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cast-iron skillets aren't just for dinner or dessert—they're also the perfect serving vessels for hot dips like black eyed pea dip, spinach artichoke dip, and queso.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Those under-invested in equities and looking to manage timing risks should consider phasing into stocks during market dips, Hoffmann-Burchardi said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Prior to that win, however, the team faced a challenging run that included three losses in five matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maxim, under Biglari, has reported steady losses of approximately $37 million over the past decade.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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It’s limited to pick-ups and drop-offs at a select number of pre-approved locations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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For parents, the pressure of organizing drop-offs, homework, and activities layers on top of their own work demands.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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