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 threats to these campuses in rural areas stem largely from the downturn in the already short supply of high school graduates choosing to enroll.
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Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 May 2025
In March, the company said its total fourth-quarter sales were down 5.8% year-over-year amid a downturn in Nike shoe sales (Foot Locker is Nike’s largest retail partner).
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Financial advisors recommend planning for economic downturns by bolstering your emergency savings and looking for places to reduce your spending.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 May 2025
More airline news: Roaches spotted on Spirit Airlines flight spark viral TikTok and passenger outrage
North American airlines are rushing to capitalize on surging demand for high-margin premium travel and safeguard profits against potential economic downturns.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 May 2025
In March, the company said its total fourth-quarter sales were down 5.8% year-over-year amid a downturn in Nike shoe sales (Foot Locker is Nike’s largest retail partner).
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Financial advisors recommend planning for economic downturns by bolstering your emergency savings and looking for places to reduce your spending.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 May 2025
More airline news: Roaches spotted on Spirit Airlines flight spark viral TikTok and passenger outrage
North American airlines are rushing to capitalize on surging demand for high-margin premium travel and safeguard profits against potential economic downturns.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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Inter Miami is under pressure to turn things around, as criticism has heated up on social media during the recent slump.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Right-hander German Marquez, who broke out of a slump to pitch the Rockies to a win on Sunday, was teary when talking about Black.—
Patrick Saunders,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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While the economy is grappling with the drag of deflation, economists widely anticipate Beijing to roll out additional stimulus in staggered way and at a slower pace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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Prior to January 20, China was struggling with a giant property crisis that’s fueling deflation, near-record youth unemployment, a rapidly aging population and local governments dealing with trillions of dollars of debt.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with about $38.5 million reported for March 2025 compared to $42.6 million reported in March 2024.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The annual point-in-time count, which was publicly released Tuesday, saw decreases in shelters and on sidewalks.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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That is not all the shrinkage The Voice will undergo next fall.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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An indication of the stand’s age came via the sizeable gaps that had opened up in the floorboards, most likely due to the shrinkage of old timbers over time.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The company’s newest vehicle, the Cybertruck, has seen a falloff in sales.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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California's embrace of EVs makes Tesla's falloff more concerning given that overall zero-emission vehicle sales in the state rose 7.3% during the first three months of the year.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The daily price chart for the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund is here: The price has moved upward from the April lows but is unable to cross above the downtrend line that connects the late November 2024 high with the early March 2025 high.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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If the chart is moving higher growth stocks are out performing value stocks, and vice versa in the case of a downtrend.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 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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The People's Bank of China announced 10 new measures intended to stabilize financial markets, including a reduction of deposits held in reserve and a lowering of interest rates across the board.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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At the end of the study, the yoga group had a 50% reduction in headache frequency and a 50% decrease in rescue medication use compared to the group that did not do yoga.6 Unlike aerobic or strength training, balance and flexibility exercises may help alleviate symptoms during migraines.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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