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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
Simultaneously, major suppliers were having a price feud as fear of recessions loomed, and many states saw prices dip below $2 per gallon.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The report said Finland and the other Northern European countries’ steady ranking on top is related to a combination of wealth, its equal distribution, having a welfare state that protects people from the risks of recessions, and a healthy life expectancy.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The report said Finland and the other Northern European countries’ steady ranking on top is related to a combination of wealth, its equal distribution, having a welfare state that protects people from the risks of recessions, and a healthy life expectancy.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Similarly, over time, markets have recovered from past wars, recessions and pandemics, even though the bounceback wasn’t always so rapid.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Oil spikes have preceded recessions in the past half-century in 1979, 1990, 2000 and 2008, for example.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Historically, oil shocks have often preceded recessions.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
The utilities sector has historically outperformed the S & P 500 by roughly 780 basis points on average during global conflicts and recessions, the analyst said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
This includes both 2000 and 2007, when bubbles bursting coincided with painful recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The report said Finland and the other Northern European countries’ steady ranking on top is related to a combination of wealth, its equal distribution, having a welfare state that protects people from the risks of recessions, and a healthy life expectancy.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The report said Finland and the other Northern European countries’ steady ranking on top is related to a combination of wealth, its equal distribution, having a welfare state that protects people from the risks of recessions, and a healthy life expectancy.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Similarly, over time, markets have recovered from past wars, recessions and pandemics, even though the bounceback wasn’t always so rapid.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Oil spikes have preceded recessions in the past half-century in 1979, 1990, 2000 and 2008, for example.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Historically, oil shocks have often preceded recessions.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
The utilities sector has historically outperformed the S & P 500 by roughly 780 basis points on average during global conflicts and recessions, the analyst said.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
This includes both 2000 and 2007, when bubbles bursting coincided with painful recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
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More generally speaking, there is a case that City are contending with different physical challenges this season, something that could be behind second-half slumps and sluggishness without the ball.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its housing market has also crashed, with major centers Auckland and Wellington suffering among their worst slumps in history, following a post-pandemic surge – with prices down nearly 30% in the capital since January 2022.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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After days of mergers, withdrawals and tactical deals between lists, three-way races remain common in the runoff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The transactions included retail purchases, where Brown was caught on surveillance video, according to authorities, and ATM withdrawals.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The architects strategically chose to position the accommodation guest suites directly over existing sand depressions, in an attempt to halt their spread and encourage soil recovery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Aidarov’s spiral, bodily imprints from hundreds of thousands of migrant workers layer upon one another, the faint depressions of exhausted sleep compressed into a monument that cannot move.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The success of the (ahem) more mature coaches flies in the face of the narrative following a spate of recent retirements.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sudden retirements from board members can be unsettling to investors at times, but Cardinal said this decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter related to its operations, policies, or practices.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Home to one of the largest event and conference spaces in the area—which hosted several Sundance Film Festival events this year—the hotel will also prove popular among business travelers and group corporate retreats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Caroly is immediately affected, glued to the TV; John, suddenly irritable, retreats.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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