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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 goal was never realistic—reducing the nominal price level would have been virtually impossible without a recession.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
That big, ugly, black hole of our debt is slowly sucking out the ability of the central bank to respond to recessions, Slok argues.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Researchers are still debating the reading recession’s causes.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The end of the learning recession?
—Cory Turner, NPR, 13 May 2026
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
That big, ugly, black hole of our debt is slowly sucking out the ability of the central bank to respond to recessions, Slok argues.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Researchers are still debating the reading recession’s causes.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
The end of the learning recession?
—Cory Turner, NPR, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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During his slump, he had clearly been focused on pulling the ball.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Commercial real estate has been in a lengthy slump, as businesses pulled back on expansion plans given China’s sluggish economy.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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With McCaughey’s withdrawal, the delegates then endorsed Fazio unanimously in a voice vote.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The insula, in particular, organizes and coordinates the withdrawal response, facial expression and visceral sensations that together constitute a full disgust reaction.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Adapted from Richard Osman's best-selling novel of the same name, this lighthearted crime caper centers on four amateur sleuths living in a retirement community who look into a suspicious murder.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Frost maintained that CalPERS is one of the most transparent retirement systems in the country and, as required by California law, the fund reports fees and fund performance to the public and the Legislature.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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