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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
That price spike coincided with the European debt crisis and nearly caused a global recession, according to the bank.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Fears of a recession also loom, said Finance Director Debbie Moreno, and sometimes those fears become self-fulfilling.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
President Donald Trump's economic agenda, particularly the imposition of tariffs on dozens of American trading partners, has sparked fears that the economy will tip into a recession, marked by weak growth, job losses and further inflation.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
In the 1970s, higher prices triggered recessions which shut down factories and left the public suffering, even when supplies were available.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Fears of a recession also loom, said Finance Director Debbie Moreno, and sometimes those fears become self-fulfilling.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
President Donald Trump's economic agenda, particularly the imposition of tariffs on dozens of American trading partners, has sparked fears that the economy will tip into a recession, marked by weak growth, job losses and further inflation.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
In the 1970s, higher prices triggered recessions which shut down factories and left the public suffering, even when supplies were available.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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The restaurant industry has experienced a slump in the aftermath of ICE’s arrival in Los Angeles, with fewer customers dining in and more staff calling out.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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The housing market has largely been frozen since mortgage rates shot up a few years ago, but recent indicators have pointed to the possibility of an extended slump in prices.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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There are prescribed baths with kosher salt or vinegar, and a general withdrawal from technology.—
Ellen O'Connell Whittet
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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According to a legislative staff analysis, $11.2 billion would remain in the rainy day fund after withdrawals and the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties would hold $4.5 billion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration’s budget proposals for EPA represent a striking retreat from the national goals of clean air and clean water enacted in federal laws over the past 55 years.—
Janet McCabe,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Several House Democrats — including members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus — reportedly urged her to run during a caucus policy retreat, with one lawmaker speaking to her directly about the idea.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Welch spent his retirement in glory; Kozlowski spent six years in jail.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Along with the 1-800 wait time information, the Social Security metrics page also included processing time for retirement, survivor, and Medicare benefits.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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