deflations

plural of deflation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflations
Noun
  • REITs can swing more than the overall stock market, especially in downturns.
    Sam Dogen, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
  • From the 2008 financial crisis to COVID-19 lockdowns, demand for higher education typically comes as a strategic move to shield against economic downturns ahead, such as a recession.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.
    Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The ebbs and flows of results will occur for any team, but the best coaches are those who keep any short-term slumps to a minimum.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • When houses go dark and demand dips, power prices often nosedive.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Substitute it for sour cream or milk in sauces and dips.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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