downdrafts

plural of downdraft

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downdrafts
Noun
  • Voters also tend to lean more nationalist and conservative during economic downturns, said Hajime Kidera, a professor at Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics – which is one reason Abe was so popular during the post-recession early 2010s.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • However, October has seen two massive market downturns — one in 1929, and another in 1987.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Game, stream, and surf without slowdowns, and enjoy the 40% discount on this Wi-Fi 6E mesh network system.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Downdrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downdrafts. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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