DOWNTURNS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

downturns

noun

plural of downturn

as in deflations

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 downturns Initiatives like microcredentialing programs, unemployment insurance, and portable benefits could limit the severity of future labor market downturns by supporting this growing cohort of workers. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Their 32-5 stretch over the summer put the Red Sox in a good position to endure inevitable downturns and the dog days of August. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Leaders throughout history, such as Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln, have taught us plenty of lessons about leadership during turbulent times, including wars, economic downturns, technological disruptions, political instability and social changes. — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Some of these folks may have even pinpointed previous downturns and made a lot of money in the process. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 This stock has had one of the most hellacious downturns, despite sticking to its multiyear growth plan. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Even theme park giants such as Disneyland are seeing slight downturns in attendance. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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Noun

Bumble and competitor Tinder, owned by Match Group, have reported consecutive declining rates of paying users, revenue and stock slumps in recent years.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Their research notes that a whopping 90% of workers suffer from these exact post-meeting slumps that kill focus and motivation.

— Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of slumps

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States with large rural populations that expanded Medicaid under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act are expected to see the largest decreases in Medicaid spending.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Using birdwatching and policy data from more than 2,300 counties across China, a new analysis found that areas with stricter policies enforcing solar energy development have seen decreases in bird diversity over the last 10 years.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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In northwest suburban Northlake, the average homeowner would save more than $2,000 on their annual tax bill — a difference of almost 30% — if local data centers did not receive valuation reductions and incentives, according to the analysis.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Historically, organizations have achieved dramatic cost reductions through outsourcing, labor arbitrage, and operating model redesign.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reductions

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Jalapeños, guacamole, salsas recalled Products including various jalapeños, guacamole, salsas and dips have been recalled across dozens of state in connection to an ongoing salmonella outbreak.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Very simply put, fade the rips and buy the dips has led to much near-term success.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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