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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
Tennessee has amassed more than $2 billion in a rainy day fund, designed to be used to accommodate unexpected shortfalls in state revenues, and amid emergencies such as natural disasters and recessions.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Previous recessions including the 2008 Great Recession were triggered by similar risky lending practices.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s worse than during the past three recessions – during the Covid pandemic, the Great Recession or the dot-com bust.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, Windisch says the tolls of navigating two recessions means Gen X women are less equipped to save for retirement; a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual finds that Gen X women have the largest gap in retirement savings of any generation of women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
These are harder to predict than simple recessions.
—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
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Previous recessions including the 2008 Great Recession were triggered by similar risky lending practices.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s worse than during the past three recessions – during the Covid pandemic, the Great Recession or the dot-com bust.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, Windisch says the tolls of navigating two recessions means Gen X women are less equipped to save for retirement; a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual finds that Gen X women have the largest gap in retirement savings of any generation of women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
These are harder to predict than simple recessions.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
Noun
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The ebbs and flows of results will occur for any team, but the best coaches are those who keep any short-term slumps to a minimum.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yes, but withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to taxes and a 10% early withdrawal penalty, unless an exception applies.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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This happened because the countries' leaders often stuck to the commitment to back the money with gold, which led to debt defaults and deflationary depressions.—
Ray Dalio,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The impact craters are the depressions or markings left behind after something like an asteroid or comet crashes into the moon's surface, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Why Youthful Energy and Continuity Matter Underneath the headlines about aging advisors and looming retirements, a new generation of financial professionals is emerging.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 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.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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From remodels to new construction, or family homes to vacation retreats, The Residency Bureau takes on projects of all sizes and types, working with clients both locally and further afield.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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