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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
These programs must be funded on a regular basis even in fiscal downturns to avoid annual cycles of uncertainty that disrupt field operations.
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Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Airlines may defer new deliveries or maintenance spending during downturns, which can directly impact GE Aerospace's revenue streams.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
While some of these chains have faced ongoing issues, others are experiencing abrupt downturns after enjoying recent periods of strength — with no turnaround in sight.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
That era saw $7B of outside investment flow into Colorado through special districts that performed well through one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Nov. 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
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
Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Airlines may defer new deliveries or maintenance spending during downturns, which can directly impact GE Aerospace's revenue streams.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
While some of these chains have faced ongoing issues, others are experiencing abrupt downturns after enjoying recent periods of strength — with no turnaround in sight.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
That era saw $7B of outside investment flow into Colorado through special districts that performed well through one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 4 Nov. 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
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 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
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The dividend may come in forms other than direct checks, such as various tax decreases.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 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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The largest dips were in Wyoming, down 99%, followed by Rhode Island, down 90%, and Nevada, down 76%.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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When houses go dark and demand dips, power prices often nosedive.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 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
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Schools can request waivers if the rule disrupts pick-ups or drop-offs.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Ocho Rios, the vast fringing reef shelf has drop-offs on the northern side perfect for spotting diverse soft and hard corals like staghorn, sea fan and brain coral.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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