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
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Arsenal’s 2-0 home win against Everton, secured in stoppage time by 16-year-old substitute Dowman, was one of two correct scoreline predictions for me last week, taking me back to within eight points of the top of the table after my recent slump.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The crackdown comes as the city’s cannabis tax revenue continues to slump.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Peterson arrived in Lawrence less than a year ago, an 18-year-old freshman brought in to rescue Kansas from a multi-year slump — relatively speaking.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Arsenal’s 2-0 home win against Everton, secured in stoppage time by 16-year-old substitute Dowman, was one of two correct scoreline predictions for me last week, taking me back to within eight points of the top of the table after my recent slump.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
That has made his sophomore slump all the more mystifying, as Kasper has just six points (three goals, three assists) through 43 games this season.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The crackdown comes as the city’s cannabis tax revenue continues to slump.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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The investment bank increased the probability of a recession over the next year to 30%.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the Iran war drags on for months, the outlook could quickly darken, setting off a downward economic spiral as falling stocks give way to weaker spending and, ultimately, a recession.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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Her wedge of baked Alaska slouched on the plate like a children’s book illustration meant to convey sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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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,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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James Madison used a sagging zone defense in the paint or a double-team on Strack in an attempt to slow down the Wildcats, but that left Strack’s teammates open for easy shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Release, for contouring and pressure relief; and Adaptive, to keep the bed from sagging.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The last 10 games have essentially turned into a tanking leaderboard, and the race to the bottom is brutally tight.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The absence of defense allowed the tanking Mavericks to stay within striking distance most of the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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How the deal collapsed Thune had a deal with Democratic senators after negotiating for weeks on their demands for new restrictions on the department’s immigration enforcement work.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Indonesia was already struggling to meet targets to retire coal plants early, with financing delays even before the Iran war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even as Queen City Quarter struggles to attract new businesses, three of its tenants face eviction for unpaid rent at the former Epicentre food and entertainment complex in uptown Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But his mouth was open and drooped peculiarly to one side, and his skin was sucked into his skeleton like a vacuum storage bag.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Paramylodon harlani was not like today’s cutesy tree sloths, drooping in the jungle canopy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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