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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slump
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Following a year of financial hardships and slumping sales, Nissan plans to reduce production lines in its three U.S. manufacturing facilities and cut down on its workforce this spring.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Tatis has spent more than two months trying to get himself out of one of the most prolonged slumps of his career and entered Sunday’s game hitting .212 with a .674 OPS since May 2, a span of 57 games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for slump
Noun
Amid slumping sales, the CEO wants to return Starbucks to its reputation of yore, when customers lingered over lattes in comfortable in-store seating.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Following a year of financial hardships and slumping sales, Nissan plans to reduce production lines in its three U.S. manufacturing facilities and cut down on its workforce this spring.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
While Volpe has shown flashes of potential at the plate, his slumps have been far more pronounced.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
Tatis has spent more than two months trying to get himself out of one of the most prolonged slumps of his career and entered Sunday’s game hitting .212 with a .674 OPS since May 2, a span of 57 games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for slump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
-
His administration promised to dismantle decades of state intervention in favor of free markets — policies that many observers warned would deepen recession and spark social unrest.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
-
And no one knows where manufacturing demand will end up later this year, say in the event of a recession.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
-
The weights may cause some people to slouch or lean forward.—
Laura Campedelli,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
-
Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
-
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
-
At times, the testimony skidded toward animosity, exasperation and anger over the 205-bed shelter at 4306 W. State St., at a former Salvation Army location that abuts homes in the Veterans Park neighborhood.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
Verb
-
Then there’s the reverse extreme: nipple reduction — long, protruding, often sagging nipples that are the consequence of breastfeeding.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
-
The vinyl rain gutter sagged and melted, its plastic material flapping in the wind like a flag, and the window shattered shortly after, letting the flames enter the interior.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Verb
-
Little did Dunn know at the time that several years later, dating apps would tank under new dating expectations and sentiment from younger generations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
-
Tesla sales are down globally, particularly tanking in Europe.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
-
In handcuffs, Miyake collapsed momentarily outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
-
Together, they’re poised to do something far more radical: collapse the traditional SaaS model and usher in a new era of decentralized, intelligent orchestration.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Today, many humanoid robots struggle to handle multiple tasks simultaneously—and to reason or understand context in the ways humans can.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
-
Make Healthy Food More Accessible Millions of families struggle to afford healthy food.—
Mike Levin,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
But then in 2021, Langley noticed one of her eyelids was drooping.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
-
Weakening retail sales and drooping housing starts are also indicators of possible trouble ahead.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share