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
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Horford is 40 years old, Quinten Post is an unrestricted free agent who went through a sophomore slump and Gui Santos is the only big wing under contract at the moment.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
The aluminum market is facing a deepening shortage as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles supply, with spot prices for the metal spiking while exchange inventories slump.
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Mark Burton,
Bloomberg,
29 May 2026
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Noun
Adding to its woes are reports that Volkswagen is planning mass layoffs and factory closures, part of a wave of consolidation among European carmakers hit by Chinese brands’ expansion into the continent and a sharp sales slump in China.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Horford is 40 years old, Quinten Post is an unrestricted free agent who went through a sophomore slump and Gui Santos is the only big wing under contract at the moment.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Verb
Great players may slump, but not like this.
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Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
The aluminum market is facing a deepening shortage as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles supply, with spot prices for the metal spiking while exchange inventories slump.
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Mark Burton,
Bloomberg,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
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The country at large ignored his warnings, and the recession following the dot-com bubble burst ended what was then the longest stretch of economic growth and expansion the United States had ever seen.
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In a trust recession, with customers looking for proof in many places, retailers can learn from Passenger’s playbook and focus on genuine human interactions on social media.
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Ellison, who is fifty-five, was slouched behind the wheel with the heater blowing on him.
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The Grammy winner’s boots featured an over-the-knee design that slightly slouched around her thigh.
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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.
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While the artificial intelligence chipmaker is up about 12% in 2026, shares have been skidding in the past month, losing roughly 3%.
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An InStyle writer recommends the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick for her grandma’s sagging turkey neck.
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Firm up crepey or sagging skin on your face, neck, and décolleté with this popular No7 retinol serum.
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Ahead of what could be their final practice in Lawrence, Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, who plays for Lille in France, was asked about the possibility the teams might tank Saturday’s match.
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There’s also growing antipathy among publishers that have seen traffic from Google searches tank in part because AI is pulling information into summaries at the top of results, eliminating the need to click through.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation.
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The Pirates posted a six-run fifth inning against struggling starter Aaron Nola (3-5).
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Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
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North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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