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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
Greenspan was also criticized for enacting policies that contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis that led to the recession at the end of the 2000s.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a research organization seen as an authority on measuring economic performance, later said that the recession officially began in December 2007.
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Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
After the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000, the economy slipped into a recession in 2001 and was further shaken by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
By 1970, the nation was in a recession.
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Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recession
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a research organization seen as an authority on measuring economic performance, later said that the recession officially began in December 2007.
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Patricio Chile,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
After the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000, the economy slipped into a recession in 2001 and was further shaken by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
By 1970, the nation was in a recession.
—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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In addition, Nike has reported a sales slump in China , or a market that once served as a considerable driver of its growth.
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This market slump wasn't isolated, affecting Korean and European firms as well.
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The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.
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Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.
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New recruits must work years to equal starting pay at nearby departments, and retirement benefits only kick in after 30 years, compared to 20 years elsewhere, Weiner said.
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Seniors can expect expenses of $730,000 and income of $521,000 in retirement.
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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