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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downbeats
Noun
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Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026 -
The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Local governments and schools, which rely heavily on property taxes, will face funding uncertainties during economic downturns.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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They’re often placed in precarious roles, squeezed out during economic downturns, or worn down by additional pressures their male peers aren’t always facing.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Downbeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downbeats. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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