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Recent Examples of downslide
This downslide amplifies an economic correction in the live space, following a years-long explosion of business post-Covid.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In the film, Pussycat encounters Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), a stuntman for Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a Hollywood star whose career is on the downslide.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Snow White’s opening weekend box office projections have been on a downslide for the past month.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Data released by the NBS on Friday showed new home prices in China remained unchanged between November and December 2024—putting a stop to a downslide that has been going on since June 2023.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In the film, Pussycat encounters Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), a stuntman for Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a Hollywood star whose career is on the downslide.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Snow White’s opening weekend box office projections have been on a downslide for the past month.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Data released by the NBS on Friday showed new home prices in China remained unchanged between November and December 2024—putting a stop to a downslide that has been going on since June 2023.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downslide
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Chinese authorities have struggled to lift the economy out of an entrenched deflation as consumers cut back spending amid a prolonged real estate downturn, a bleak job market and uncertain income prospects.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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There are multiple factors for the downturn of pear production, going back many years.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Home-buying expectations were little changed in February, generally a slow time for the housing market, which has been mired in a yearslong slump.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Home-buying expectations were little changed in February, generally a slow time for the housing market, which has been mired in a years-long slump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The decrease in health care utilization isn’t just bad for patients, Muthyala said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The decrease was mainly due to higher net financial expenses.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Work being done to reduce ponding, draining issues Jason Molinero, the deputy director of the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, said ponding and draining issues are frequent on Campbells Run Road, eventually eating away at pavement and causing premature deterioration.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Best Freezer Storage Tips Practice good storage techniques to maximize the time foods can be kept in the freezer to prevent deterioration.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Crude oil has traced out a double bottom against support of roughly $55, broke a minor red downtrend line, and is now testing the 200-day moving average.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the double feature has been saddled with less than expected revenues, from a downtrend in consumer spending decreasing Measure A outflow, deep cuts in state and federal funds, and higher housing costs, forcing reductions in services amounting to close to a quarter million dollars a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
17 Jan. 2026
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Chinese authorities have struggled to lift the economy out of an entrenched deflation as consumers cut back spending amid a prolonged real estate downturn, a bleak job market and uncertain income prospects.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, while AI-induced deflation and labor shifts may cause turbulence, this scenario may be overlooking human adaptability and institutional response.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Wash flannel bedding in warm water with mild detergent and avoid over-drying to prevent shrinkage.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The theme of this winter at Trader Joe’s is shrinkage.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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There may be some pressure as well on institutions to reduce tuition; and the major question is whether doing so might result in diminution of necessary instruction and training, particularly in person.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the early witnesses to Tongan culture were the agents of its disruption and diminution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Downslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downslide. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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