downdrafts

plural of downdraft

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downdrafts
Noun
  • These liquidations can exacerbate downturns, said Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise Asset Management.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • Originally founded in 1881 by the Harvey brothers, the distillery survived wars, economic downturns, and multiple closures before shutting down entirely in 1994.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • At the time, the trade body was concerned about slowdowns in supply chains and more staff shortages, as air traffic controllers had been working without pay.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Downdrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downdrafts. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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