DOWNTURN Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

downturn

noun

Definition of downturn

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 Some of the downturn has coincided with his absence, with his last game being on June 9. — AJC.com, 15 July 2026 For those who have joined the workforce since the Great Recession, an economic downturn that lasted from late 2007 until mid-2009, financial insecurity has largely defined their economic experiences. — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Cuba’s tourism never recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and was already in crisis amid the severe economic downturn in recent years. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Although the Tigers’ pitching development in the minor leagues has taken a downturn with injuries and underperformance over the past year, Flukey seems like a strong candidate to become a more potent monster on the mound with a few subtle tweaks. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for downturn

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Noun

Related Stories California more than doubled its support for film and TV production last year in response to the post-strike slump.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 July 2026
However, the stock has been in a slump more recently, dropping 28% in July.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of slump

Noun

On the contrary, in Japan’s case, low interest rates have reflected low money growth, weak economic activity and near deflation over many years.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026
The bill would also require rules governing use of tire-deflation devices to immobilize street takeover cars without causing tire blowouts.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Definition of deflation

Noun

Operating income was $224 million, a decrease of $17 million versus prior year, which the company attributed to higher direct operating expenses.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 July 2026
Even with the decrease, the Charlotte region continues to be a magnet for newcomers.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

Sisters with lower blood folate (vitamin B9) levels tended to show greater brain shrinkage and weaker cognitive performance, particularly when their homocysteine levels were elevated.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Sisters with lower blood folate, or vitamin B9, tended to show greater brain shrinkage and weaker cognitive performance than those with higher levels.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of shrinkage

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The Padres have good reason to believe that Machado, Tatis and Merrill will show significant gains over the next four months, with Bogaerts looking to weather a recent one-month falloff.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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

Definition of falloff

Noun

This name broke a brutal downtrend that ran from well above $250 in early 2022 down into the $50s and $60s, spent roughly two years grinding through that range, and only recently pushed toward the top of it.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of downtrend

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But one of the most immediate and visible consequences of 1898 was the diminution of the city’s Black population.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensation and punitive damages for emotional distress, the temporary loss of property use and the long-term diminution of property value caused by chemical stigma.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2026

Definition of diminution

Noun

There has been a reduction in the wage budget, too, with big earners Gordon, Tonali and Kieran Trippier replaced by younger players on more modest salaries, including Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The company says the software maintains more than 99% classification accuracy despite the dramatic reduction.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

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