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noun

Definition of slumpnext
as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter

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slump

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verb

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as in to slouch

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as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
Goldschmidt, 38 and in his 16th big league season, had been one of the Yankees’ most productive players prior to his slump. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 General Motors has pulled back nearly 7% in 2026 due to a sales slump. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Verb
As sales slumped, the couple fell behind on rent and had to cut staff by half, from four to two in some cases. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 But now, as the Colorado River system continuously slumps toward a crash, water leaders are becoming more open to thinking outside of the box of normal management schemes, Balken said. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
  1. recession
  2. slouch
  3. skid
  4. sag
  5. tank
  6. collapse
  7. struggle
  8. droop
Noun
  • America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • The Foundation attributes the stagnation in Millennial incomes directly to the timing of recession entry.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Jarvaise, wearing black shades, his shoulder-length hair combed back, sits slouched at the lower center of Taylor’s glowing, yellow canvas.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • Reducing Back Pain Hunching over a phone or slouching in a chair all day can create tension in the neck, shoulders, and back, Maher says.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • The company was adding 18,000 square feet to 15 upper floors of the building, and the additional load caused two columns to bend, sagging the floors – some as much as 4 inches, Nathan Berman, founder and managing principal of MetroLoft, told CNN.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Peptides and retinol help support collagen production, as well as smooth crow’s-feet and firm sagging skin.
    — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Plenty of other problems tanked the Mets.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • Ahead of what could be their final practice in Lawrence, Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, who plays for Lille in France, was asked about the possibility the teams might tank Saturday’s match.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Definition of tank
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  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Acuff got off to a much better start after struggling to make shots in his summer league debut on Saturday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Another reason hydrangeas droop is the presence of the sap inside the plant’s stem, which can prevent water from flowing to the hydrangea blossoms after they are cut.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
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