as in recessions
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 slumps
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
More generally speaking, there is a case that City are contending with different physical challenges this season, something that could be behind second-half slumps and sluggishness without the ball.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its housing market has also crashed, with major centers Auckland and Wellington suffering among their worst slumps in history, following a post-pandemic surge – with prices down nearly 30% in the capital since January 2022.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Players move around, get injured, and go through slumps.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Teams go through shooting slumps in college basketball.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
While Scheffler would prefer to come out of the gates in the future, his first-round slumps are not a huge cause for concern for him.
—Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cubs need that version more frequently without such significant slumps in between.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Midseason slumps are inevitable during the marathon of an NHL regular season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
An offense with a collective mindset can protect guys who are going through some slumps.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
More generally speaking, there is a case that City are contending with different physical challenges this season, something that could be behind second-half slumps and sluggishness without the ball.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its housing market has also crashed, with major centers Auckland and Wellington suffering among their worst slumps in history, following a post-pandemic surge – with prices down nearly 30% in the capital since January 2022.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Players move around, get injured, and go through slumps.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Teams go through shooting slumps in college basketball.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
While Scheffler would prefer to come out of the gates in the future, his first-round slumps are not a huge cause for concern for him.
—Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cubs need that version more frequently without such significant slumps in between.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Midseason slumps are inevitable during the marathon of an NHL regular season.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumps
Noun
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There is at the very least a normative case for the provision of relief, and maybe probably even enhanced relief relative to your normal unemployment insurance, targeted to where that relief is needed during economic recessions.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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An extreme example of rolling recessions was Australia, which went 28 years without a full-on recession because a commodities boom that began in 1992 insulated the rest of the economy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most important for companies considering replacing patches of their workforce with AI, the MIT data suggests AI struggles to perform more complicated tasks.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Peet plays a therapist who struggles with her own mental health and the health and familial changes that occur during midlife.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Their constant companion in the campaign is the Amazona 180 bag that made its debut on the Loewe runway last October, a slouchy, one-handle style that sags open when left unzipped.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But as the summer wanes on and the grass gets thicker, a bobber stopper might be necessary to get your bait through the holes in the grass and to the bottom where the bass lie in wait.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Generally, getting vaccinated annually is sufficient, even though the vaccine’s effectiveness wanes after several months.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This year’s team is an exceptional group of talented players, but their defense fouls too much, Smith dribbles too much and our shooting percentage often tanks.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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This setback tanks the trade value the Mavericks had hoped to restore following his return from a left calf strain that kept him out of 14 games this season.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jeannot is not wired to jump anybody who declines an invitation.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Six out of the 10 top richest people in the world have experienced wealth declines between $30 and $60 billion this calendar year, totalling over $255 billion.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Slumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumps. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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