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as in slumps
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 withdrawals
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 recessions
The forward price-to-earnings multiple of the S & P 500 Value ETF (IVE) is now above 19 for the first time in memory – possibly the first time ever outside of recessions where profits have collapsed.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Our business has experienced recessions, booms and everything in between.
—Raymond Gallagher, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The results are bad recessions and suffering by most of the population.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Typically, deficits expand in recessions because of lower tax revenues and additional spending on unemployment benefits.
—Raghuram Rajan, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Twin recessions with unemployment rates topping 10% and remaining above 7% for about four years.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Armed with scientific studies, the government could intervene to prevent disasters, protect consumers, and guard against recessions.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
If state leaders make these smart — but hard — choices, the payoff will be greater affordability, better services, sustained competitiveness, and protection against recessions and federal cuts.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s in spite of the economy adding fewer jobs than most periods outside of recessions.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Our business has experienced recessions, booms and everything in between.
—Raymond Gallagher, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The results are bad recessions and suffering by most of the population.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Typically, deficits expand in recessions because of lower tax revenues and additional spending on unemployment benefits.
—Raghuram Rajan, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Twin recessions with unemployment rates topping 10% and remaining above 7% for about four years.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Armed with scientific studies, the government could intervene to prevent disasters, protect consumers, and guard against recessions.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
If state leaders make these smart — but hard — choices, the payoff will be greater affordability, better services, sustained competitiveness, and protection against recessions and federal cuts.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s in spite of the economy adding fewer jobs than most periods outside of recessions.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
Noun
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Midseason slumps are inevitable during the marathon of an NHL regular season.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Just one week ago, Miami Heat center and captain Bam Adebayo was in the middle of one of the worst offensive slumps of his NBA career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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In addition to college expenses, 529 withdrawals can pay for up to $10,000 in annual expenses for tuition at elementary and secondary schools.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last-minute entry caps a chaotic week of candidate withdrawals, with Bass facing mounting criticism over the city’s Palisades fire response.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Make shallow depressions for your rhizomes and cover so new green growth sits just above the soil surface.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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The strongest winds occur during the wintertime and are due to depressions in the Atlantic.—
Josh Lew,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Jessie Peck, now the longest-reigning member of the Spinners, was chosen for such a role in 2008 by founders Henry Fambrough and Bobby Smith prior to their respective retirements.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The majority of employees took voluntary buyouts and early retirements, according to the agency.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The group holds yearly men’s retreats in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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