downturn
noun
down·turn
ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity
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The retailer reported its earnings on Monday, seeing a significant downturn in net income as compared with Q3 2024.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the post, Castalia’s closing isn’t because of a downturn in business.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether or not that caution signals a downturn or if people feel worse about the economy, will unravel over time.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The idea is to insulate yourself against the market’s inherent volatility, and to have sufficient cash to cover your expenses in a downturn.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
According to the post, Castalia’s closing isn’t because of a downturn in business.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Whether or not that caution signals a downturn or if people feel worse about the economy, will unravel over time.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The idea is to insulate yourself against the market’s inherent volatility, and to have sufficient cash to cover your expenses in a downturn.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downturn
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downturn. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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