downtrends

noun

plural of downtrend
as in downturns

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  1. downturns
  2. slumps
  3. decreases
  4. shrinkages
  5. dips
  6. deteriorations
  7. reductions
  8. falloffs
Noun
  • Housing construction downturns in the early 2000s also contributed.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Crucially, staying invested through downturns proves more effective than attempting to time the market, as missing even a few best days severely impacts returns.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of downturns
Noun
  • The exclusive deal lands as Netflix leans on AI across roughly 300 productions, even as its stock slumps and Hollywood unions press for strict protections for human performances.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Having endured plenty of slumps himself, Olson made a point to sit down with the young catcher and talk through it.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of slumps
Noun
  • The services economy, more efficient technology, work-from-home policies and strong fiscal stimulus from tax decreases have enabled us to weather short-term oil spikes.
    — Dryden Pence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • However, gasoline and fuel oil both saw decreases of more than 9% in June.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of decreases
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  • All of the cumulative regions the wave passes through, with all of the growth and shrinkages that occur, imprint themselves onto the wave, as do the initial and final gravitational potentials.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of shrinkages
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  • The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of deteriorations
Noun
  • The district has struggled financially for years before the latest reductions.
    — Velvet Wu July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Hefty stockpiles among major consumers, alongside reductions in demand, have so far kept oil prices from careering out of control.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Offseason price falloffs are common in all sports, and those at the top are often among the most impacted.
    — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of falloffs
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