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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Recent Examples of slump
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
That shooting slump ended quickly in the second half, as Max Mackinnon and Pablo Tamba hit three-pointers early in the second half to shoot LSU out to a 43-37 lead.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, as manager Alex Cora often says, speed doesn’t slump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Ball seemed to have found a way out of his shooting slump with 24 points and five made 3-pointers on Saturday, and the team will need him at his best with freshman Braylon Mullins unavailable after entering concussion protocol.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
That shooting slump ended quickly in the second half, as Max Mackinnon and Pablo Tamba hit three-pointers early in the second half to shoot LSU out to a 43-37 lead.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The news comes as the production has also been seeing its grosses slump in the past several weeks, with capacity falling to just below 70 percent in the past several weeks and grosses hovering around $500,000 for the show, which has a high running cost.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, as manager Alex Cora often says, speed doesn’t slump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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After more than a decade of success, the 2000s saw a recession that some thought might spell the end of the space sim genre.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bazinet wrote the fall wasn't due to fundamentals, but rather a rotation out of tech stocks that were more insulated from headwinds early in 2025 like tariffs, artificial intelligence risks and recession concerns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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With its stable, upright backrest, the seat discourages slouching, but also has enough give for comfortably sitting hour after hour.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adi looked down at his hiking boots with their split-grain leather and polyurethane midsoles and skidded his feet back toward the driftwood, like one of his former fourth graders called out on a pair of outmoded sneakers.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video of the landing shows the plane skidding down the runway accompanied by smoke and flames.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s covered in performance fabric that’s stain-resistant and easy to clean — a must for busy homes with kids or pets, and bolstered with supports to prevent the cushions from losing shape or sagging over time.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since taking over as GameStop's CEO in September 2023, Cohen has dramatically cut costs, improved the retailer's profitability and grown its collectibles business, even as overall sales have sagged.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the pandemic took hold in 2020, the stock market tanked and unemployment spiked as corporate America wondered what was coming next.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The world’s largest cryptocurrency has tanked to its lowest price since April.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Klapper told Jam Press that the tower had partially collapsed under its own weight shortly before completion, preventing him from officially qualifying for the record.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Letting Thwaites collapse arguably violates the Antarctic Treaty System’s environmental-preservation clause, Minchew said.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The congressman says one of his top priorities is passing a new farm bill, which has been tied up in Congress and could provide some relief to local farmers struggling with declining profits.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The driver’s side sun visor is beginning to droop a bit, perhaps an inch or so from the normal up position.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Two boys saw the balloons had drooped to the ground.—
Sue Ambrose,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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