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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
Goldman Sachs, Moody’s Analytics and others in recent days have raised their odds of recession in the next 12 months, with a focus on threats from a slowing jobs picture and surging energy costs.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The 2008 recession brought layoffs to the Blue Man Group, and casting was among the first departments cut.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Brent crude, which cost roughly $73 a barrel at the start of the war and is now hovering at just over $100, could quickly surge to $150, risking a global recession.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Rising oil prices have raised the odds that America could soon enter a recession, at least by some forecasts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The 2008 recession brought layoffs to the Blue Man Group, and casting was among the first departments cut.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Brent crude, which cost roughly $73 a barrel at the start of the war and is now hovering at just over $100, could quickly surge to $150, risking a global recession.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Rising oil prices have raised the odds that America could soon enter a recession, at least by some forecasts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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His response to his slump showed that he is built for New York.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting off in a slump, especially a season that comes with such high expectations, is never easy.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As with any addiction, people who stop smoking might experience cravings and withdrawals.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This entails changing pretax funds to Roth money, which comes with an upfront tax bill but has the benefit of tax-free withdrawals in retirement.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is just a short walk from movie-famous Notting Hill, but inside is a retreat from its buzzy streets and tourist hotspots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heat wave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the next two years, the couple drew from tax-advantaged retirement investments as well as state pensions.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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For millions of working Americans, the combination of Social Security and federal health insurance makes retirement possible.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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