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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
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.
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Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
As noted earlier, remittances tend to hold steady or even rise during recessions, currency shocks, or natural disasters in receiving countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 2 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
The official deficit stands at approximately 6% of GDP, a level historically associated with the depths of recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Previously, these types of payments have only been approved during recessions or national emergencies.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
As noted earlier, remittances tend to hold steady or even rise during recessions, currency shocks, or natural disasters in receiving countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 2 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
The official deficit stands at approximately 6% of GDP, a level historically associated with the depths of recessions.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Previously, these types of payments have only been approved during recessions or national emergencies.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
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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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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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However, a second cluster features narrower walls made of smaller stones, apparently built to block natural depressions in the terrain, as reported by Archaeology Mag.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Dec. 2025
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Comedy's always done well during tough times, like economic depressions and just tough times in general.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
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And don’t be surprised if there are more retirements, and possibly resignations, announced in the coming weeks.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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Those expectations are prompting Republican retirements and energizing Democrats.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
5 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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