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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
In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.
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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
In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 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
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, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Profits on routes between smaller airports can be modest, and demand can disappear quickly during recessions or when costs of fuel or labor rise and airlines increase ticket prices or adjust service.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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
In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 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
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, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Profits on routes between smaller airports can be modest, and demand can disappear quickly during recessions or when costs of fuel or labor rise and airlines increase ticket prices or adjust service.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
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His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Traditional retirement plans—like a 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEP-IRA, or traditional IRA—offer tax breaks now, though withdrawals are taxed later.—
Kara Stevens,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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In her model, our brains constantly predict and prepare to meet the body's energy needs—a biological bank account, tracking deposits and withdrawals of resources.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The weakest are tropical depressions, with winds below 39 mph.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Prior to early retirements and voluntary separations this year, RVLT funding previously went to more than 200 researchers, about 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, in some of these foliage-laden retreats, visitors may more likely bump into a heron than a fellow traveler.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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