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
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Taking on a small rebellion in the middle of a fight for their lives, the boys use that rallying cry to get through the middle slump of their grueling journey.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His speed and defense never slump.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
As the now-driverless transport rolls to a stop just shy from the end zone, the remaining troops slump onto the floor, crawling prone to avoid suppressive fire.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
That presupposes a sophomore jump-not-slump from QB Drake Maye.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Taking on a small rebellion in the middle of a fight for their lives, the boys use that rallying cry to get through the middle slump of their grueling journey.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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In fact, Poland long managed to avoid recessions altogether, even throughout the 2008-2009 financial crisis, experiencing a downturn only during the outbreak of COVID-19 some three decades after instituting vast market privatization.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Businesses brought back recession specials earlier this summer, hoping to offset fear of a slowing economy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Skylar Diggins, known for hitting the tunnel in something sharp, diagonal, and pointed, switches it up this time, opting for something smooth, slouched, and low-hanging.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rigid, high-quality leather will stay in place without slouching, perfect for layering with slim jeans or pairing with midi-dresses.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 July 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle began to skid, and a rear tire also blew out before the bus struck a ditch and turned over.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Fed reduces rates to bolster a sagging economy and raises rates or keeps them higher for longer to curb inflation.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other issues with rotting, sagging and deterioration were present in other buildings, according to the inspections.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Tuesday's rankings, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression tanked IU's score largely because leadership cancelled a speaker in response to the anti-DEI movement and placed a sniper atop the student union during 2024's pro-Palestine encampment.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the labor market is tanking or inflation is sticky next year, that won’t matter politically as long as workers still feel good about the economy.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The marathon meeting evoked memories of a past era of contentious county budgets in the wake of the 2008 housing crash, when collapsed real estate values caused a severe revenue crunch for Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there have still been high-profile rail bridge collapses like the one in Montana two years ago that sent a train hauling petroleum products into the Yellowstone River, sending tar balls downstream that had to be cleaned up.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After struggling in the first half, running back Jerrod Wiley got loose on an untouched 69-yard touchdown run on the first play of the next drive to put Heritage back up two scores at 30-21.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To emphasize the sad state of affairs, Ilett updated his followers on another bad hair day from inside a running shower, his matted locks drooping to his cheekbones.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Young trees usually don’t require pruning, though older ones can be shaped for aesthetics to remove drooping limbs, says Simpson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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