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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
The slump followed the removal of the de minimis exemption in the US, Shein’s second largest market after Europe. — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 These reforms are partly credited for lifting Japan’s stock market, which had languished in a slump for over a decade, to record highs in recent years. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
That is not the case any longer, and ad commitments to wee-hours TV have slumped noticeably. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026 DeLauter's single to drive in José Ramírez snapped an 0-for-18 Guardians slump with runners in scoring position. — CBS News, 9 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
  • While the engine sputters out in other sectors, construction and manufacturing is roaring now because of data centers; otherwise, the industry would be in recession, a Chicago manager said in the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book this week.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Several years into a deep recession, the near-collapse of the country’s entire infrastructure has upended Cubans’ daily lives, directly affecting their physical and mental health.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Combining three of the season's biggest trends -- slouching, croc embossing and suede -- this boot is sure to grace the feet of the most stylish shoe lovers in the know.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The mother laughed, which made the girl slouched sullenly on her Icelandic glance back, and her mother brushed a hand over her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double in the second inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Angels 1-0 on Friday night.
    — Jared Jones, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That chase ends with a semitruck pulling a tank of liquid nitrogen overturning and skidding into an active steel mill, spilling liquid nitrogen all over the street.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Well-hydrated skin tends to look plumper and smoother, which makes fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging less noticeable.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Asana — Shares of the work management software platform tanked 14% after current-quarter guidance failed to impress the Street.
    — Michelle Fox,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But conservative Republicans have routinely bucked their own GOP majority on the votes, tanking the agenda.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tank
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  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Three days later, the team brought in Moody, the former Michigan standout who has also struggled at times in his young career.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurants and private grocery stores are struggling to stay open because of higher supply costs and lower consumption.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Nutrient Deficiencies While less common, peace lilies can eventually exhaust the supply of nutrients in their potting soil and start drooping as a result.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026
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