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
Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
McMahon, emerging from the worst slump of his career, hit a 436-foot, two-run homer to center in the first inning to give Colorado a 2-0 lead.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The company's shares have slumped 60% since the Wall Street Journal first reported in April that the company was preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming months.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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Noun
In return, Holden helped Korean American business owners acquire liquor permits in L.A., turning the area into one of the city’s hot spots for nightlife after businesses faltered during an economic slump in the early 1990s.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
McMahon, emerging from the worst slump of his career, hit a 436-foot, two-run homer to center in the first inning to give Colorado a 2-0 lead.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
Verb
The reply came after Alphabet slumped 7.3% Wednesday following a Bloomberg News report that an Apple executive said in court testimony that searches on the Safari browser declined in April as more people use artificial intelligence.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The company's shares have slumped 60% since the Wall Street Journal first reported in April that the company was preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming months.
—Siddhi Mahatole, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Economists at JPMorgan Chase, who had forecast last month that the China tariffs made a recession likely, don’t expect one now.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Craig slouches through the world in schlumpy mud-colored gear.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The artist Matthew Kirk shows us a slouching log, winking at settler corporate romanticization and using a tobacco brand as proxy.—
Petala Ironcloud,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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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,
23 May 2025
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When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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While Donald Trump’s return sparked surges early in the year, including brief all-time highs across major tokens, prices have largely sagged.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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Even when his overall approval ratings sagged, voters consistently gave him his highest marks on the economy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Who wants to think about consequences like the global economy tanking?—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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In December of 2023, Hockenson suffered a torn ACL and MCL which tanked his dynasty value.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Rob Crossan January 17, 2025 Marketed as a luxury tourist destination, the Maldives struggles with the legacy of an authoritarian government and the existential threat of climate change.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 May 2025
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That built him a three-shot lead entering Sunday's final round. Midway through his final 18, Scheffler was struggling.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The precious blooms can droop to the ground or even worse, snap off—and no one wants that.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some flowers droop downwards while others open proudly.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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