Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflations
Noun
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Both sides need to also clearly work out what happens with maintenance of the property and upturns and downturns in the market.—
Michael Y. Park,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Simas argued that the state is moving beyond its historical reliance on tourism and hospitality, industries that usually dip during downturns.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For those who continue to feed, baseline prolactin decreases (though still rises during feeding), and oxytocin becomes more consistent.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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How was a young vet like Josh Jung to pull himself out of an offensive quagmire if everybody else was too focused on their own slumps and routines?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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There were hot streaks in the postseason, but also difficult slumps in the regular season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Growth time can shift due to sunlight, temperature dips, or humidity imbalance, so conditions play a big role.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Grave of the Fireflies is about the horrors and degradations of war.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Deflations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflations. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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