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 Bell is aware of the debate around whether the state’s recent efforts to sweeten its production tax incentive program is coming as too little too late amid the sharp downturn in lensing activity in Los Angeles County. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 July 2026 But the broader downturn makes Tesla that much more crucial to keeping the electric dream alive. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 When the restaurant’s patron reveals a major downturn in his investment portfolio, the frenetic urgency that’s long defined the show is joined by the despondency of a sinking ship. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 The surgery came just two weeks after it was announced that Mette-Marit was being placed on a lung transplant waiting list and canceling future outings due to the downturn in her health. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 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

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

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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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With two new teams in the league, a big turnaround from the Wings, and somewhat of a falloff from the Aces and Liberty, there might be some new excitement in the postseason.

— David Troy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
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

Definition of falloff

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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

The district has struggled financially for years before the latest reductions.

— Velvet Wu July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
The precise impact of any individual funding reduction is difficult to quantify because the Ebola outbreak and its spread has been influenced by many factors, including political turmoil, armed conflict and mistrust in healthcare workers.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

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