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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
By paying attention to Black women, policymakers can spot downturns faster and respond sooner, limiting the damage.
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Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Finally, historical performance is a consideration, as RKT has previously lagged during downturns, underscoring the sector’s rate sensitivity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rather than a single event, downturns may come in waves, peaking at different times across the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But, as the years passed, economic downturns and adult responsibilities led many to adopt a more minimalist and stable lifestyle.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent studies, including one at Ball State University, have found a correlation between stock market downturns and deteriorating mental health among retirees, including insomnia and depression.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Finally, historical performance is a consideration, as RKT has previously lagged during downturns, underscoring the sector’s rate sensitivity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rather than a single event, downturns may come in waves, peaking at different times across the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But, as the years passed, economic downturns and adult responsibilities led many to adopt a more minimalist and stable lifestyle.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Any money that’s not invested won’t be able to participate in the inevitable rebounds after downturns.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent studies, including one at Ball State University, have found a correlation between stock market downturns and deteriorating mental health among retirees, including insomnia and depression.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturns
Noun
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His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ten states — California, Connecticut, Mississippi, Alaska, Delaware, Alabama, Kentucky, Vermont, Maryland and Minnesota — saw decreases of more than 20 percent in traffic fatalities, as did the District of Columbia.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a second experiment, the team observed sustained decreases in visual cortex activity for at least 40 minutes after ultrasound stimulation, highlighting the system's potential for inducing lasting changes in brain function.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company’s stock value has also seen dips in recent months, affecting the overall value of Musk’s shares.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Florida Democrats, weakened by years of losses and fractured messaging, continue to face a shrinking electorate.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many savers saw losses early in the year, though.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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For parents, the pressure of organizing drop-offs, homework, and activities layers on top of their own work demands.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her 25-year-old daughter, who still works at Amazon on a day shift, has moved back into the home and is handling drop-offs for her three younger siblings.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Downturns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturns. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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