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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
Typically, deficits expand in recessions because of lower tax revenues and additional spending on unemployment benefits.
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Raghuram Rajan, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Twin recessions with unemployment rates topping 10% and remaining above 7% for about four years.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Factors such as political unrest and the threat of economic recessions have caused menswear designers and buyers to place their proverbial chips on safer, more commercially viable options, such as outerwear, knitwear and more traditional pieces.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Armed with scientific studies, the government could intervene to prevent disasters, protect consumers, and guard against recessions.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
If state leaders make these smart — but hard — choices, the payoff will be greater affordability, better services, sustained competitiveness, and protection against recessions and federal cuts.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s in spite of the economy adding fewer jobs than most periods outside of recessions.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Advances, pullbacks, recessions, and recoveries are not evidence of a system breaking but of a system working.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Bull markets usually end with recessions, economic shocks or Fed tightening.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Raghuram Rajan, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Twin recessions with unemployment rates topping 10% and remaining above 7% for about four years.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Factors such as political unrest and the threat of economic recessions have caused menswear designers and buyers to place their proverbial chips on safer, more commercially viable options, such as outerwear, knitwear and more traditional pieces.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Armed with scientific studies, the government could intervene to prevent disasters, protect consumers, and guard against recessions.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
If state leaders make these smart — but hard — choices, the payoff will be greater affordability, better services, sustained competitiveness, and protection against recessions and federal cuts.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s in spite of the economy adding fewer jobs than most periods outside of recessions.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
Advances, pullbacks, recessions, and recoveries are not evidence of a system breaking but of a system working.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Bull markets usually end with recessions, economic shocks or Fed tightening.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
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Just one week ago, Miami Heat center and captain Bam Adebayo was in the middle of one of the worst offensive slumps of his NBA career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Why are all the metals flying higher, while oil slumps to multi-year lows?—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2025
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Another risk comes from early withdrawals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The boycott led to enough withdrawals that PEN’s Jean Stein Award went unawarded for two years and the prize money was instead donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The strongest winds occur during the wintertime and are due to depressions in the Atlantic.—
Josh Lew,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lazar says strong winds blew this new snow into gullies and depressions, depositing it onto older layers of snow.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Jan. 2026
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The heightened interest in the crowded Democratic field is a nod to the rare opportunity that comes with vacant House seats, typically brought by retirements, death, or accession into a higher or statewide office.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Jan. 2026
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From July to mid-October, there was an increase in resignations and retirements at Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Georgia Southern and Georgia State universities compared to the same period in 2024, according to data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution via records requests.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These natural springs can be enjoyed at traditional properties like Fujiya Ryokan or at modern retreats such as Amanemu, where guests have access to spa onsens and private onsen baths in every suite and villa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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