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
The downturn bolsters the longstanding theory that the Bitcoin market follows the dictates of US election cycles.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP).
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The emirate has successfully navigated previous crises, from the global financial downturn to the Covid-19 pandemic, largely through financial strength, infrastructure investment and swift policy responses.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Microsoft's resilience to downturns is moderate overall, and this should be taken into account by investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP).
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The emirate has successfully navigated previous crises, from the global financial downturn to the Covid-19 pandemic, largely through financial strength, infrastructure investment and swift policy responses.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Microsoft's resilience to downturns is moderate overall, and this should be taken into account by investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
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Zach Neto was hit by a pitch and Mike Trout ended an 0-for-22 slump with a single to load the bases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Suzuki said Trout is hitting the ball better than the slump suggests.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The deflation was evident as Betts acknowledged his dismal start to the season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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If the deflation adjustment exceeds the year’s OID income, the excess can be treated as an ordinary loss.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The dish detergent decreases while combining water and rubbing alcohol, leaving a streak-free shine.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the fabric resists wrinkles, shrinkage, and static, keeping it crisp all day.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The decline started with the surge of charter schools more than 20 years ago, but officials now also attribute the falloff to dwindling birth rates, the growth of private school vouchers and immigration issues.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Everything hinges on exactly how good Pettersson can still be after a tumultuous falloff over the past two seasons.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Fundraising then may pick up for VC firms after being stuck in a downtrend since a peak of $413 billion in 2022, according to PitchBook data, though the benefits won’t be immediate and will be contingent on public market reception.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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As is clear, the prior two signals in February and April both failed at key downtrend lines.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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With the federal government’s attacks on public employees, collective bargaining remains one of the last bulwarks against further diminution of the role or benefits of public employees.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
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This is the diminution of American power, the erosion of American power, and Trump is doing it willfully, with no strategic idea in his head.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Months later, after Measure PP’s failure, the council approved over $12 million in budget reductions, which included cuts to the library, parks maintenance staff, and crossing guards.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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This reduction in size and mass makes the architecture especially attractive for electric vehicle applications, where drivetrain compactness is a critical design constraint.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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