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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
Although the stock market has partially recovered, recession fears persist, and state officials are sounding the alarm over the potential fallout.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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
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
The music of the ‘08 recession was indicative of the latter.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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
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
The music of the ‘08 recession was indicative of the latter.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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Wade has been in a horrible slump since the season started and going in to Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels is hitting .096 (5-for-52) with a homer, seven RBIs, eight walks and an on base percentage of .213.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China continue, the other 83 countries let out a collective sigh of relief while the markets improved after a six-week slump.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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But, while one side sees federal withdrawal as the lever to make that happen, the other warns that such moves risk creating a two-tier disaster system, one for the wealthy, one for the vulnerable.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, separate wings or private suites offer peaceful retreats.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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For this latest reinvention into a 44-room retreat, interior decorator and antique dealer Marie-Christine Mecoen paid tribute to the château’s former owners (which include a Scottish lord and wealthy French silk merchants) with subtle touches.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Employees at the Environmental Protection Agency got another nudge toward the door in an email offering a second chance at voluntary retirement or deferred resignation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Final Thoughts Securing your retirement requires preparation, flexibility, and foresight.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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