slumped; slumping; slumps
1
a
: a marked or sustained decline especially in economic activity or prices
b
: a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual
2
: a downward slide of a mass of rock or land
Examples of slump in a Sentence
Verb
She fainted and slumped to the floor.
Exhausted, he slumped down into the chair.
His shoulders slumped forward in disappointment.
Real estate prices slumped during the recession.
Noun
The economy's been in a slump since last year.
They've been in a slump ever since they traded their best player.
He's in a batting slump.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The consensus among trainers is that posture during rucking should be tall and slightly forward, never slumped.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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
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Verb
Homer Bailey pitched his second no-hitter in 10 months and the first in the majors this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the slumping San Francisco Giants.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The consensus among trainers is that posture during rucking should be tall and slightly forward, never slumped.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
As the club continues to search for consistent offense, its biggest star remains stuck in an extended slump that has drawn growing attention from both inside and outside of the organization.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slump. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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