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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
If those taxes had returned, the country immediately would have been slammed into a recession.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That spending staved off a recession at the cost of overheating the economy, contributing to the inflation that still plagues Americans.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Inflation and recession overlap Some recessions occur alongside inflation, a combination known as stagflation (slow growth plus rising prices).
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 21 May 2026
America was in a post-Nixon, post-Vietnam War recession.
—Nabil Ayers, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for recession
John Seiler, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That spending staved off a recession at the cost of overheating the economy, contributing to the inflation that still plagues Americans.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Inflation and recession overlap Some recessions occur alongside inflation, a combination known as stagflation (slow growth plus rising prices).
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 21 May 2026
America was in a post-Nixon, post-Vietnam War recession.
—Nabil Ayers, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for recession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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The stretch isn’t concerning to Murton, who noted Aidan Miller’s early slump last year that preceded an excellent season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Precious metal timepieces saw the biggest slump, contracting by around a quarter in both metrics.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Looking at what the department could offer officers for competitive salaries and retirement is critical to retention, Carranza said.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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