as in downturn
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deflation
The sheriff's office said the driver fled at speeds up to 100 mph, then left the roadway when trying to avoid tire deflation devices deployed by law enforcement.
—
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The consequences ranged from hobbling Reconstruction to hastening the end of the Ottoman Empire to poisonous deflation, and the blundering response by governments helped shape the modern world.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
The deflation was evident as Betts acknowledged his dismal start to the season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That will cap a stunning reversal after the central bank maintained ultra-low rates—and even negative rates for several years—to fight deflation amid a stagnating economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for deflation
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The consequences ranged from hobbling Reconstruction to hastening the end of the Ottoman Empire to poisonous deflation, and the blundering response by governments helped shape the modern world.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
The deflation was evident as Betts acknowledged his dismal start to the season.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That will cap a stunning reversal after the central bank maintained ultra-low rates—and even negative rates for several years—to fight deflation amid a stagnating economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for deflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflation
Noun
-
The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
-
The markets quickly stabilized, and a major downturn in the economy was avoided.—
Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Noun
-
Machine washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
-
Hot water can cause shrinkage or loss of shape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
In addition, Nike has reported a sales slump in China , or a market that once served as a considerable driver of its growth.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
-
This market slump wasn't isolated, affecting Korean and European firms as well.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
-
The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
-
With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
-
Even when those withdrawals are planned, seeing balances decrease can feel unsettling.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
-
There are contact tracing efforts in place, but Congo reported a decrease in reporting coverage last week due to the expansion of the outbreak into new areas, and to community resistance.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensation and punitive damages for emotional distress, the temporary loss of property use and the long-term diminution of property value caused by chemical stigma.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2026
-
With the federal government’s attacks on public employees, collective bargaining remains one of the last bulwarks against further diminution of the role or benefits of public employees.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
Noun
-
Sections lower in the nozzle that were not cooled began to overheat and sag while molten plastic dripped from the engine outlet.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
-
That slowdown could also reduce revenue from the city’s hotel tax as travel demand sags.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
-
Oslo University Hospital on June 5 said Mette-Marit had been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left to live without the surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
-
That moment revealed profound psychiatric deterioration and human suffering.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
