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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

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as in to slouch

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as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
The Orioles scored only one run over their previous three games against Boston, but Joey Cantillo did plenty to help them out of their slump, allowing three hits and five walks and hitting two batters in 2 1/3 innings. — CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Even so, Ohtani has gone the way of his teammates lately, enduring a seven-for-51 slump over his last 13 games. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
That is not the case any longer, and ad commitments to wee-hours TV have slumped noticeably. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026 DeLauter's single to drive in José Ramírez snapped an 0-for-18 Guardians slump with runners in scoring position. — CBS News, 9 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
  • Even amid growing public fatigue, recession and stagnating living standards, the massive state propaganda machine and tight control over the election all but assure United Russia's victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But recessions have typically taken much longer to arrive, averaging 42 months from the first hike to the next downturn, and sometimes don't materialize at all.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Combining three of the season's biggest trends -- slouching, croc embossing and suede -- this boot is sure to grace the feet of the most stylish shoe lovers in the know.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The mother laughed, which made the girl slouched sullenly on her Icelandic glance back, and her mother brushed a hand over her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double in the second inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Angels 1-0 on Friday night.
    — Jared Jones, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That chase ends with a semitruck pulling a tank of liquid nitrogen overturning and skidding into an active steel mill, spilling liquid nitrogen all over the street.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • Visiting missionaries fill tribal members’ gas tanks and replace their sagging roofs.
    — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While execs don’t publicly characterize it this way, it was motivated in part by Comcast’s sagging stock price, which reflects growing concern about pressure on broadband growth.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • He and Fox both got hurt in the same January game, and those injuries tanked any chances the Rangers had of securing a postseason spot.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Several budget hawks and conservative economists are already balking at the idea – a bad sign when just a few Republicans in either chamber can, until the voting margins change, tank pretty much any measure.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tank
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  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Underwood, then a true freshman, struggled in that meeting, and his inconsistent play against Western Michigan (12-of-22 passing) has led to questions about his job status.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Ensure Proper Care Lastly, Awot-Traut says ensuring proper care for your sunflower is essential to prevent drooping.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
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