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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
And a recession means growth of, say, minus a half a percent or minus a percent over a full year instead of positive a percent and a half.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s top oil traders warned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is increasing the risk of a global recession as fuel demand takes a hit.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Oh, and lower your ticket prices … there’s a recession going on.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Oil and gasoline prices soared, prompting some economists to warn of a possible recession.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
The world’s top oil traders warned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is increasing the risk of a global recession as fuel demand takes a hit.
—Grant Smith, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Oh, and lower your ticket prices … there’s a recession going on.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Oil and gasoline prices soared, prompting some economists to warn of a possible recession.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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The slump could have a variety of causes, including smartphones in classrooms and COVID.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cincinnati's Ke’Bryan Hayes ended a career-worst 0-for-33 slump with a single in the sixth, ending the longest active streak in the majors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Britain’s strategic significance for the United States eroded further with Brexit, starting in 2016 with the approval of a referendum to leave the European Union and the formal withdrawal four years later.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The government later broke ties with France, the former colonial power, and expelled the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which completed its withdrawal in 2023, ending a decade-long presence in the country.—
Jewel Bright,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Co-owner Kirsten Dixon lets the lodge and her nearby farm serve a broader community purpose during those months by hosting writing and wellness retreats, Alaska food community events, farmer meetings, and community gatherings.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a bold hospitality move, owners Claire and David Tuchbant sank $30 million into the property to reopen it this year as a nonprofit retreat available for exclusive buyouts (from CAD$24,306 a night, about $17,800 at today’s exchange rates).—
Laura Dannen Redman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her elevation to the appellate court would fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Richard Huffman.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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