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as in slump
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recession
The utilities sector has historically outperformed the S & P 500 by roughly 780 basis points on average during global conflicts and recessions, the analyst said.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The impact on asset prices will be lasting only if, as in 2008, the contagion spreads across the economy to catapult us into a recession.
—Edward Harrison, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
This is money that could give struggling small businesses a boost, or help residents save money, or that the City of Denver could tap into during an economic recession if sales tax receipts plummet and voters approve an increase.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiring in 2025 was the weakest, outside of a recession, since 2002.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The impact on asset prices will be lasting only if, as in 2008, the contagion spreads across the economy to catapult us into a recession.
—Edward Harrison, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
This is money that could give struggling small businesses a boost, or help residents save money, or that the City of Denver could tap into during an economic recession if sales tax receipts plummet and voters approve an increase.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiring in 2025 was the weakest, outside of a recession, since 2002.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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Still, this most recent slump was inching this team closer to the annals of franchise infamy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Johnson shot himself out of a slump.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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For parents, Robb recommended watching for warning signs, including social withdrawal, declining grades or a growing preference for AI over human interaction.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rooms are sleek, and a rooftop bar, pool, and executive lounge are modern gems throughout the property, creating a polished downtown retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew has moved to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Sarah’s whereabouts are unknown—although she has been rumored to be everywhere from the French Alps to the United Arab Emirates to wellness retreats in both Switzerland and Ireland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Illinois represents roughly one-quarter, or five of 21, of all House Democratic retirements and 10% of all House retirements in the country, according to an Associated Press analysis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her retirement adds to the growing list of turnover in key positions appointed by the council, which hires the city manager, secretary, auditor, inspector general and municipal judges.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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