as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
This stagnation comes at a time when medical needs are growing and pharmaceutical innovation is more critical than ever.
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Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
New home prices fell at their fastest pace in seven months in May, according to Larry Hu, chief China economist at Macquarie, extending a two-year stagnation, despite the government efforts aimed at arresting the decline.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Nonetheless, the country’s consumer economy showed notable signs of recovery in May after months of stagnation due to weak demand and deflationary pressures.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
New home prices fell at their fastest pace in seven months in May, according to Larry Hu, chief China economist at Macquarie, extending a two-year stagnation, despite the government efforts aimed at arresting the decline.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Nonetheless, the country’s consumer economy showed notable signs of recovery in May after months of stagnation due to weak demand and deflationary pressures.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
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His administration promised to dismantle decades of state intervention in favor of free markets — policies that many observers warned would deepen recession and spark social unrest.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The government will be stretched or unable to fund vital domestic programs, cope with emergencies such as Covid, meet urgent defense requirements in an increasingly dangerous world, stimulate the economy during any future recession, or fund disaster relief.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 July 2025
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The restaurant industry has experienced a slump in the aftermath of ICE’s arrival in Los Angeles, with fewer customers dining in and more staff calling out.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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At 24, the question is whether there will be third-year growth after a significant sophomore slump.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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However, the series main character, Mi-ji, has been able to move past the depression that kept her from chasing her ambitions for years.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Composting locations don’t need to be perfectly level, but selecting a spot that doesn’t have any significant inclines or depressions makes compost piles much easier to manage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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