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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
Just like office workers who are experiencing mass layoffs and are at the mercy of recessions, rate hikes, and demand, so too are tradies.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Here's a preview: Most respondents are feeling very pessimistic and a strong majority fear a recession.
Check out the data and read comments from Tennessee residents in the column.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And significantly, one-fourth (25%) now expect a recession, up from 8% at the beginning of the year, according to a survey from JPMorgan Chase.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Additionally, the share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months rose slightly last month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Here's a preview: Most respondents are feeling very pessimistic and a strong majority fear a recession.
Check out the data and read comments from Tennessee residents in the column.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And significantly, one-fourth (25%) now expect a recession, up from 8% at the beginning of the year, according to a survey from JPMorgan Chase.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Additionally, the share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months rose slightly last month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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But the longest slump of his career just keeps getting longer.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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But conversations with second baseman Nolan Tucker, a 2019 Hanover Central graduate who was an All-Big East second-team selection after leading Xavier with a .339 batting average, helped Misch shake off that slump.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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After his withdrawal in Connecticut, Hovland headed home to Norway for a break and to play in his best friend Kevin Wright's tournament, the Wright Invitational at Kragerø Golf & Resort, on June 28.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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As brands retreat from Pride, this company stepped up for visibility in rural towns.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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That pattern—the burst of change followed by a retreat to the familiar—troubled me.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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