downbeats

Definition of downbeatsnext
plural of downbeat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downbeats
Noun
  • These developments unfolded during a period marked by broader medtech slowdowns — from regulatory backlogs to lingering effects of the fall government shutdown — as well as a fundraising environment that can be challenging for early-stage medtech companies.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Without subscriber data, investors cannot see growth slowdowns early, raising the risk of sharp stock declines when results disappoint.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Strategic buyers are indifferent to temporary downturns measured in months — only focusing on stability that spans decades.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • But retail traders have shown a willingness to stay with trades into downturns, meaning there could be buying support even in a decline.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Downbeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downbeats. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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