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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
REITs can swing more than the overall stock market, especially in downturns.
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Sam Dogen, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
From the 2008 financial crisis to COVID-19 lockdowns, demand for higher education typically comes as a strategic move to shield against economic downturns ahead, such as a recession.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Spanish-language giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter profit declined as the company continued its efforts to streamline operations and downturns in linear advertising outpaced new gains in efforts to bring advertisers to streaming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Voters also tend to lean more nationalist and conservative during economic downturns, said Hajime Kidera, a professor at Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics – which is one reason Abe was so popular during the post-recession early 2010s.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Economic downturns such as the Panic of 1873 and the Great Depression disproportionately affected the working class, immigrant neighborhoods, sparking unemployment and the dissolution of families.
—Annie Polland, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the track record of predicting market downturns or financial collapses is pretty dismal.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 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
Many successful businesses were born during economic downturns when founders developed innovative ways to address needs that emerged from changing conditions.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Sam Dogen, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
From the 2008 financial crisis to COVID-19 lockdowns, demand for higher education typically comes as a strategic move to shield against economic downturns ahead, such as a recession.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Spanish-language giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter profit declined as the company continued its efforts to streamline operations and downturns in linear advertising outpaced new gains in efforts to bring advertisers to streaming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Voters also tend to lean more nationalist and conservative during economic downturns, said Hajime Kidera, a professor at Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics – which is one reason Abe was so popular during the post-recession early 2010s.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Economic downturns such as the Panic of 1873 and the Great Depression disproportionately affected the working class, immigrant neighborhoods, sparking unemployment and the dissolution of families.
—Annie Polland, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the track record of predicting market downturns or financial collapses is pretty dismal.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 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
Many successful businesses were born during economic downturns when founders developed innovative ways to address needs that emerged from changing conditions.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturns
Noun
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The ebbs and flows of results will occur for any team, but the best coaches are those who keep any short-term slumps to a minimum.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Retail investors have been consistently buying dips throughout 2025, a strategy that has paid off handsomely as the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have both climbed to all-time highs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mic tricks, dips, splits, slides, the whole thing.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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When the president’s approval rating falls below 50 percent, the losses tend to be more severe.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Alexander appeared in only two games with the Ravens before the trade — two losses to the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Besides drop-offs to Sunnyvale and Cupertino addresses, Goop will deliver to parts of Mountain View and Santa Clara.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The video struck a chord online, quickly becoming a viral hit among parents who knew the struggle of morning drop-offs all too well.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Downturns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturns. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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