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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
But most forecasters do not expect a recession, according to many surveys, including a recent one from The Wall Street Journal.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Aug. 2025
While acknowledging the tepid numbers, other analysts said warnings about a recession are premature.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Trucking companies can’t seem to escape the duress of the freight recession.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
In a recession, where Fed rate cuts might temporarily lower short-term yields, these bonds are likely to hold their value better than long-term counterparts.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Aug. 2025
While acknowledging the tepid numbers, other analysts said warnings about a recession are premature.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Trucking companies can’t seem to escape the duress of the freight recession.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
In a recession, where Fed rate cuts might temporarily lower short-term yields, these bonds are likely to hold their value better than long-term counterparts.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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Foreign investor holdings of Treasuries climbed to a record high in June, showcasing sustained overseas demand for US government debt even as a slump in the dollar stoked concerns about sentiment toward American assets.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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But since the start of August, he's been mired in an inexplicable, horrific slump.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The point at which individuals can access their portfolios without penalty is just part of the equation; ensuring that the portfolio growth can sustain the rate of withdrawal over the period of many years is just as crucial.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Tactical teams of the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) were also sent to Seattle, Washington, though push back by former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and former Mayor Jenny Durkan eventually led to their withdrawal.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
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Roy Barth, a veteran of all four Grand Slam tournaments as a singles and doubles player, founded the tennis academy at this South Carolina paradise island retreat.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Cotswolds have a rich association with a vein of upper-class establishment conservatism that is in retreat around the world.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kelce isn’t going to play football forever, and retirement speculation has peppered the last couple off-seasons.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her expertise includes saving and investing for retirement, paying for college, managing mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other debt, and building a financial legacy through estate planning.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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