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 Financial Stability Board has made the same point about private credit at large, that a market this size has not been tested through a severe downturn.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
But amid a production downturn in Los Angeles that has devastated the industry, the boom in visitors for the two Obsession locations is a bright spot in a dark time.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
This financial setback and numerous other loan delinquencies and foreclosure proceedings have erupted with increasing frequency as the Bay Area hotel market is locked in a downturn.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Despite the downturn, the company’s shares are still up roughly 20 percent since trading began on Friday.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for downturn
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
But amid a production downturn in Los Angeles that has devastated the industry, the boom in visitors for the two Obsession locations is a bright spot in a dark time.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
This financial setback and numerous other loan delinquencies and foreclosure proceedings have erupted with increasing frequency as the Bay Area hotel market is locked in a downturn.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Despite the downturn, the company’s shares are still up roughly 20 percent since trading began on Friday.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for downturn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
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In addition, Nike has reported a sales slump in China , or a market that once served as a considerable driver of its growth.
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This market slump wasn't isolated, affecting Korean and European firms as well.
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Greenspan held on to Volcker’s playbook and brought inflation so low that at one point there were fears of falling prices, or deflation.
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The resulting crash in prices would not be deflation.
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Even when those withdrawals are planned, seeing balances decrease can feel unsettling.
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There are contact tracing efforts in place, but Congo reported a decrease in reporting coverage last week due to the expansion of the outbreak into new areas, and to community resistance.
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Machine washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.
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Hot water can cause shrinkage or loss of shape.
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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.
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Everything hinges on exactly how good Pettersson can still be after a tumultuous falloff over the past two seasons.
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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.
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As is clear, the prior two signals in February and April both failed at key downtrend lines.
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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.
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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.
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The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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