as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter
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Recent Examples of slump
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Foreign business confidence in China has declined since Covid-19 when pandemic restrictions disrupted supply chains — the domestic economy has remained sluggish, dragged down by a real estate slump and overcapacity in industrial sectors.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His speed and defense never slump.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
That’s Geoffroy van Raemdonck, the former chief executive officer of the Neiman Marcus Group, suggesting ways businesses catering to wealthy consumers can adapt and gather some momentum amid the current luxury market slump.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Foreign business confidence in China has declined since Covid-19 when pandemic restrictions disrupted supply chains — the domestic economy has remained sluggish, dragged down by a real estate slump and overcapacity in industrial sectors.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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And, in 2023, forecasters and Fed economists predicted a recession that never happened.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rigid, high-quality leather will stay in place without slouching, perfect for layering with slim jeans or pairing with midi-dresses.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The budget negotiations mark the latest step in the city’s financial crisis, which was caused in large part by sagging sales tax revenue and growing expenses.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Market breadth was soft, the median stock sagging a bit but still in for a decent week.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How the fear of missing out might be tanking your mental health.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But Dotres also pointed to Miami’s rising cost of living, driving families to less expensive cities, declining birth rates, and transfers to private schools as reasons enrollment tanked this year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Klamath tribes, for instance, have passed down a story about the creation of Oregon’s Crater Lake, formed about 7,700 years ago, after Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed into itself.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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And if the environment collapses; communities cannot thrive either.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Livonia bread staple West Fenkell Bakery permanently closed its doors on Middlebelt Road near Five Mile, after owners struggled to make ends meet in the midst of renegotiating a contract for its building.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Atlanta struggled out of the gate, trailing by six after the first quarter, after being outscored 14-0 from the 3-point and free-throw lines combined.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The drooping blooms of summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) appear in mid- to late-spring, around April to May.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Spent seed heads droop gracefully, providing a unique look even after the blooms have faded.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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