as in slump
a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
—usually singular
an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.
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Recent Examples of downturn
Russia’s central bank cut interest rates for the first time since late 2022, as policymakers fear a red-hot wartime economy could tip into a downturn.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Trump’s actions so far have dramatically raised uncertainty, at times raising fears about a downturn.
—Joseph Lawler, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
So far, however, key measures of the economy have largely defied fears of a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Market downturns can be unnerving, but the stock market generally rewards investors who are patient.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
Trump’s actions so far have dramatically raised uncertainty, at times raising fears about a downturn.
—Joseph Lawler, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
So far, however, key measures of the economy have largely defied fears of a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Market downturns can be unnerving, but the stock market generally rewards investors who are patient.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025.—
Luke Broadwater Eric Schmitt Glenn Thrush Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The decline coincided with a sales slump at Tesla and came amid worldwide protests against Musk over his role in Trump's administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Even before the Trump 2.0 era started on January 20, Asia’s biggest economy was grappling with a massive property crisis that’s generating deflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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China also remains unable to shake the specter of deflation stemming from how its production capacity has outpaced domestic consumer demand for its products in recent years.—
ESWAR PRASAD,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2025
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At a press conference last week, Lurie noted that San Francisco has seen a 62% decrease in encampments and would stand to lose 1,000 shelter beds without funding.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Now, 2025 sees a modest decrease with 228 submissions overall.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Below, laundry and fabric care experts share tips for how to wash linen, as well as tricks for preventing shrinkage and removing stains without stress.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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There’s been no shrinkage or signs of wear—the crocheted trim has even held up without wrinkling or pulling.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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The falloff comes during a critical time in advance of the Christmas shopping season, orders for which are usually placed before July 1.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The falloff is hitting retailers, restaurants and others in Port Huron’s main business district.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Separately, the decision also comes as India's inflation is largely on a downtrend, which also affords the RBI room to cut rates.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Is the market in a confirmed uptrend, downtrend, or range-bound?—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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After noticing a global gap in effective and trusted protection when faced with financial diminution, the company honed in on the product, refining it to meet the needs of employees worldwide.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s really harmful, in my estimation, is the uncertainty of it all and the diminution of trust our strongest allies will have in the United States for years to come.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the Congressional Budget Office's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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The answer lies in reframing identity governance as a foundational layer for risk reduction.—
Leslie Milne,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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