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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
He was inspired by the 2008 recession and the Arab Spring.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
However, recession fears, geopolitical flashpoints and tariffs concerns kept boardrooms a bit cautious.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As the 2008 recession threatens to topple their fortune, the family’s glittering dream begins to fracture, exposing the real costs of fame and excess.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
And then the 2008 recession hit, and things went awry.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
However, recession fears, geopolitical flashpoints and tariffs concerns kept boardrooms a bit cautious.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
As the 2008 recession threatens to topple their fortune, the family’s glittering dream begins to fracture, exposing the real costs of fame and excess.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
And then the 2008 recession hit, and things went awry.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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August saw both a relaxation in some home purchase restrictions and a high-profile acknowledgement by Chinese Premier Li Qiang that the real estate slump remained unresolved, indicating the need for more support.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bad news, at least as far as Bowman is concerned, is that every slump, or loss, or (especially) bad goal against will feel like a referendum on his vision.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The American withdrawal from Iraq in 2011 created the vacuum into which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi marched, declaring a caliphate and seizing territory the size of Britain.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The blueprint calls for the military withdrawal of Israeli forces and the complete disarmament of Hamas.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But people concerned about the health effects of chemicals see the agency’s retreat from environmental protections as a betrayal.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair, spoke broadly about the advance of authoritarian regimes in the world and retreat of democracy in the announcement.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Madden said his bargaining unit has reached some agreements with Kaiser over basic issues, but members are still pushing for the health system to maintain workers’ health care, retirement and pension benefits.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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