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
Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The next inning, Ohtani homered for the first time in two weeks, suggesting the end of his slump.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Global Networks continues to slump, along with the broader linear TV ecosystem.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For more than 90 minutes, the Blue and Chrome were on the verge of ending the slump, even if only with a draw.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The next inning, Ohtani homered for the first time in two weeks, suggesting the end of his slump.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, the property sector has entered its fifth year of crisis with sales and investment continuing to slump, dragging the economy and weighing down consumer confidence as well as spending.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Global Networks continues to slump, along with the broader linear TV ecosystem.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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Oil traders said the war had already hit demand and could trigger a global recession.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neither metal is considered a reliable recession hedge.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guests behave in much the same way, slouching on sofas after a day on the slopes, browsing the art books spread across tables in the main lounge, and helping themselves to something from the cake table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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More a laundry tote, perhaps, than a proper hamper, but the canvas keeps this from any kind of slouching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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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,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Johnson became the club’s sixth man midway through the 2023-24 campaign when then-coach Gregg Popovich moved him to the bench hoping the the high-energy 29th overall pick of the 2019 draft would energize a sagging second unit.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with one another for attention.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump is facing an uphill battle to retain his control of Congress at a time when his popularity is tanking.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks were plus-32 in the 167 minutes spent with Towns and Brunson off the floor from March 1 through the end of the regular season, but the March slate featured a notoriously light stretch of games against tanking opponents for a seven-game Knicks winning streak.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At Yale University, a committee of professors wanted to know why public trust in higher education had collapsed.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But after that decent start, their form collapsed.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The contestants struggled mighty hard with the songs.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pornographic deepfake images of her have circulated online, making the singer the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and antiabuse groups have struggled to fix.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Overhead watering may cause flowers to droop or spotting on petals; certain species are more subject to disease if watered from above.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The disease in deer is often characterized by progressive weight loss, stumbling, lack of coordination, listlessness, drooping ears, excessive drooling or thirst and a lack of fear of humans.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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