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as in slumps
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 withdrawals
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 recessions
These are harder to predict than simple recessions.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bill Brown, who started the technical school with his father, Don, in 1984, tells prospective students that heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair is an industry that can weather downturns and recessions.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In fact, Poland long managed to avoid recessions altogether, even throughout the 2008-2009 financial crisis, experiencing a downturn only during the outbreak of COVID-19 some three decades after instituting vast market privatization.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Over decades of research, Culhane has documented the plight of people born between 1955 and 1965 who came of age during recessions and never got an economic foothold.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
For years, investors have looked to the benchmark to forecast future economic conditions, and even predict recessions.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bill Brown, who started the technical school with his father, Don, in 1984, tells prospective students that heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair is an industry that can weather downturns and recessions.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In fact, Poland long managed to avoid recessions altogether, even throughout the 2008-2009 financial crisis, experiencing a downturn only during the outbreak of COVID-19 some three decades after instituting vast market privatization.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Over decades of research, Culhane has documented the plight of people born between 1955 and 1965 who came of age during recessions and never got an economic foothold.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
For years, investors have looked to the benchmark to forecast future economic conditions, and even predict recessions.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
Noun
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There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Second-half slumps and injuries have undoubtedly taken a toll, but most of the talent is ready to roll in October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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By then, the Ocean Alliance of CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, OOCL and Evergreen had still only blanked 7 percent, while Gemini and MSC had still not committed to any capacity withdrawals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Holding the investment in a Roth 401(k) would allow qualified withdrawals to be taken tax-free.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sinkholes, depressions in the ground caused by the sudden collapse of the surface layer, can form for various reasons, including natural causes like intense rainfall, flooding or drought, as well as human activities such as construction and aging infrastructure.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center is also monitoring two systems in the Eastern Pacific with disparate chances of developing into tropical depressions over the next few days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Five of Monday’s 12 matches at the ATP and WTA China Opens ended in mid-match retirements, raising more questions of the long-term sustainability of the tennis calendar.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Beginning in March, thousands of GSA employees departed the agency through programs that incentivized resignations or early retirements.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And their intention is either pure, uninhibited relaxation or highly personalized holistic retreats that the resort refers to as Wellness Paths.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some families schedule regular meetings, while others plan retreats that allow time both for recreation and thoughtful dialogue.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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