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
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At the same time, consumer sentiment slumped to its lowest level since 2022.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Trump’s critics see the slump very differently, noting that Trump ran his campaign on promises to help working class families pay for groceries, not to create investment opportunities for wealthy international investors.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Norris was open about his weekend struggles after slumping to sixth in qualifying, only to quickly make up ground off the line by muscling his way up to P3 on the opening lap.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At the same time, consumer sentiment slumped to its lowest level since 2022.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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The $906 billion U.S. trucking industry was clawing back from a nearly three-year freight recession before Trump took office on January 20.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The trade war has vaporized trillions of dollars from the stock market, caused the dollar to plunge, and tipped America’s economy closer to recession.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But speaking of slouching, the Z13 will not feel light in your bag.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The production sagged to .214/.239/.312 the next year, leading the Guardians to waive him after the season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here, a patchy pattern of material with that same high seismic velocity sagged to a depth of nearly 600 kilometers, almost to the lower mantle.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And that's on top of what Donald Trump is already doing to tank the economy with tariffs and with other inflationary tactics that are just making life more expensive.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariffs and shakeup of global trade has rattled global and domestic markets, with Wall Street tanking over the past month, .—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But, as ballots were being counted, government authorities announced that the electoral system had collapsed.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The game had barely started when Bentaleb abruptly stopped running, sat down and then collapsed on the ground.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carney may well struggle to hold on to power for as long as Trudeau did, given that the Liberals have fallen just short of an outright majority in Parliament; even the most successful political parties rarely win five straight contests.—
Daniel Block,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Finding And Managing Leads Another challenge is generating high-quality leads, as many new agents struggle to find enough prospects early on, leading to frustration and burnout.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add drooping flowers Flowers are a delicate base to any wall.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Preventing Transplant Shock Even with the proper care and gentlest handling, plants may droop or wilt after transplanting, but following these tips can minimize the effects of transplant shock and help indoor and outdoor plants bounce back faster.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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