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Recent Examples of downdraft
Unfortunately, portfolio names Salesforce , as well as Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike , were caught in the downdraft.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 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
Then the downdraft hits, followed by a vicious tailwind, sending the aircraft to the ground.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The fan has six speeds and switches from downdraft to updraft with the remote controller.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 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
Then the downdraft hits, followed by a vicious tailwind, sending the aircraft to the ground.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The fan has six speeds and switches from downdraft to updraft with the remote controller.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downdraft
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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The markets quickly stabilized, and a major downturn in the economy was avoided.—
Barbara Hagenbaugh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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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
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In theory, a resilient labor market could afford central bankers leeway to raise interest rates in an effort to dial back inflation, since elevated borrowing costs risk a hiring slowdown.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Change the water in the container every few days to prevent stagnation and ensure that the cuttings have a constant supply of oxygen.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Economists expect data for May will affirm broad stagnation.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Fundraising then may pick up for VC firms after being stuck in a downtrend since a peak of $413 billion in 2022, according to PitchBook data, though the benefits won’t be immediate and will be contingent on public market reception.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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As is clear, the prior two signals in February and April both failed at key downtrend lines.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Lions moved on from veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a once-reliable player on the downswing of his career, who struggled at center last season.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Downdraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downdraft. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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