recession

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·ces·sion ri-ˈse-shən

plural recessions

Synonyms of recession next

: the act or action of receding : withdrawal

the recession of floodwaters

The exposed roots of teeth, commonly caused by gum recession, can be protected by using a composite resin in combination with an adhesive resin.—

American Dental Association

economics : a period of significantly reduced general economic activity that is marked especially by declines in employment and production and that lasts more than a few months

The country is in a recession.

a period of economic recession

The spurt of economic growth that usually follows recessions isn't in sight this time.—

David Wessel

compare depression sense 2a

: a departing procession (as of clergy and choir at the end of a church service)

recessionary

ri-ˈse-shə-ˌner-ē

adjective

recession

2 of 2

noun (2)

re·ces·sion (ˌ)rē-ˈse-shən

: the act of ceding back to a former possessor

Example Sentences

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Noun

Other top financial concerns are a looming recession and gas prices. —

Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 18 May 2023 Target’s first quarter earnings report Wednesday indicated even popular retailers with strong customer-drawing power can only do so much to appeal to a consumer who is in fear of a looming recession or in need of a scale-back on non-essential buys in favor of necessities like groceries. —

Nicole Norfleet, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023 Unemployment would jump to 8%. 7.8 million jobs would be lost, plunging the U.S. into a deep recession, Moody's estimates. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 If there is a recession or any concern about the Treasury paying back investors on time, there will be less confidence to go around. —

Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 17 May 2023 California’s travel industry is also being impacted by inflation and a potential recession, resulting in labor shortages and a decrease in international travelers compared with pre-pandemic levels. —

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023 The fund’s debut comes during a challenging time for raising cash due to rising interest rates, recession predictions and a pullback in private equity investing from pensions and endowments. —

Sonali Basak, Fortune, 16 May 2023 Turkish citizens suffered substantively during the coalition governments from 1990s through 2002 because of political instability and economic recession. —

Salih Yasun, The Conversation, 15 May 2023 Congress has less than three weeks to act or risk default, which could ultimately cause the country to go into a recession. —

Samantha-jo Roth, Washington Examiner, 15 May 2023 See More

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