DOWNDRAFT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

downdraft

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Definition of downdraft

as in downturn

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Recent Examples of downdraft In Parker County, 69-year-old Kathleen Lietzke died as a result of strong rear flank downdraft winds on Saturday night, south of Springtown, officials said. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 Until the end of March, Mag 7 companies’ performance had been caught in the downdraft that hit the broader market as the war with Iran took hold. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026 That perspective, in part, caused a huge downdraft in software companies earlier this year after a Claude Cowork tool sparked fears that, if machines can handle the work, why pay for software tools? — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 As the thunderstorm nears its end, the downdraft is stronger than the updraft, which had been the storm’s source of warm, moist air. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downdraft

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Noun

Reached after publication Thursday, Hatten told The Star the economy’s downturn and overall traffic reduction contributed to the shop’s closure.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
However, Tangen has warned that those levels of returns will not be sustainable in the case of a market downturn.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of downturn

Noun

Several artificial-intelligence stocks meanwhile held steadier following their worldwide slide the day before, after leaders of the AI industry called for a slowdown in development to address safety issues for humanity.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Now Wall Street is weighing what a potential slowdown in model development could mean across the industry.

— Seema Mody, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of slowdown

Noun

Both brands are owned by Chinese firm Geely, and Chinese automakers have been looking overseas to expand business as their own market has become oversaturated and is now showing signs of stagnation.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
After years of stagnation and decline, Taiwan’s defense spending is finally increasing.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stagnation

Noun

And while GLP-1s can’t take full credit for it, General Mills’ top and bottom lines have been on a downswing for a couple years and are expected to dip more in 2026.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Reeve noted pregame that the team’s defense has been on a downswing.

— Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

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