Synonyms of downturns

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.

Related Words

• deflations
• slumps
• downtrends
• shrinkages
• decreases
• sags
• falloffs
• reductions
• diminutions
• dips
• deteriorations
• losses
• drop-offs
• degradations
• diminishments
• decrements
• declines
• devolutions
• ebbs
• degenerations
• eclipses
• downgrades
• abatements
• falls
• degeneracies
• drops
• dark ages
• decadences
• declinations
• declensions
• downslides
• downfalls
• sunsets
• slips
• nadirs
• breakups
• de-escalations
• debasements
• decompositions
• dégringolades
• decays
• depreciations
• disintegrations
• dissolutions
• descents
• abasements
• ruins
• destructions
• havoc
• demolitions
• decimations
• desolations
• ruinations
• demolishments

Dissimilar Words

• developments
• evolutions
• growths
• advancements
• increases
• renewals
• gains
• restorations
• additions
• increments
• enhancements
• accruals
• supplements
• flowerings
• accretions
• raises
• augmentations
• addenda
• boosts
• revitalizations
• upswings
• rises
• ascents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downturns

For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Comptroller Phil Diamond has said a minimum of $300 million should be held in reserve to protect against tourism market downturns that could impair the county’s ability to pay for its ongoing obligations. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

The industry is facing what’s been described as one of the most severe and prolonged downturns in decades, and the impacts continue to ripple throughout the wine sector and beyond. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

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