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noun

Definition of slumpnext
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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slump

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verb

1
as in to slouch

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as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
That funding chasm may partly explain why, by late 2025, Mistral seemed to have hit a slump. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Tucker went 2-for-3 with a walk in the win, breaking the latest slump in his debut season with Los Angeles after going 3-for-19 in his previous seven games. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
By Carmen Reinicke, Bloomberg The history of megacap initial public offerings shows that the stocks usually slump in the first year of trading. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 As sales slumped, the couple fell behind on rent and had to cut staff by half, from four to two in some cases. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
  1. recession
  2. slouch
  3. skid
  4. sag
  5. tank
  6. collapse
  7. struggle
  8. droop
Noun
  • Wars, tariffs and years of uncertainty haven’t knocked a $31 trillion economy into a recession.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • So far this year, employers are adding 61,000 jobs a month, up from 9,700 in 2025, the weakest outside a recession since 2002.
    — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Designed to prevent slouching, this cushion has a proprietary shape that fits the contour of your back.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Adults are borrowing the idea to counter hours of sitting and slouching.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Algiers, before plunging into a deep ravine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The car toppled a large oak tree and stopped skidding near Hills and Dales Road.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • Loss of collagen can lead to wrinkles, sagging, and changes in skin texture.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Without comprehending what was happening, Kikuko looked up at the sagging skin of her father’s throat.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Smoke from these blazes is also tanking air quality in parts of the Northwest.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Trade Desk — Shares tanked 27% after the digital advertising company Thursday posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that fell below expectations.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of tank
Verb
  • He’s really getting worked over until a collapsing building separates them.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Only a collapsing building, burned down by dragonfire, saves him, with Roxton on the other side of the collapse.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • On the other hand, if a teenager is struggling and isn’t involved in any activities, encourage them to explore their interests as a way of making those initial connections.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • New telescopes in the $50 range are usually tiny 50- to 70-millimeter refractors that struggle with faint objects.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • How much water hydrangeas actually need varies depending on the species and your soil type; however, plants that look wilted or drooping may be asking for a drink.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • In fact, some plants intentionally droop during the hottest part of the day to conserve moisture.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
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