Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumped
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Engage the core to help keep the lower spine curvature neutral and not rounded or slouched.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Bichette, the bat taken out of his hand, slouched back to the bench.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Athletes and coaches from several national teams rushed to the finish line to check on Horn as the sled skidded to a stop.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said due to weather conditions and speed, the patrol vehicle skidded into the center concrete median, damaging the undercarriage and causing the patrol vehicle to become disabled.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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His public approval has mostly sagged since his inauguration as Americans worry about the economy.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The feeling waned by halftime, however, and USC went into the break trailing by three points.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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As the urgency of the pandemic waned and booster uptake diminished, Moderna’s key revenue source disappeared.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Heads drooped and limbs felt sluggish on the sideline, Jones recounted, as the Broncos fell into a 19-0 deficit through three quarters against the Giants.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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The woman’s husband, a scrawny man in a shabby work uniform, smelling of sewage, drooped behind the gurney.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arenas – a McDonald’s All-American and the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas – was not a magic elixir, and the Trojans struggled to find another solution in a 74-68 loss to a Northwestern team that had been winless in conference play.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Town and school leaders have long hoped new development on the now-vacant property would boost Eatonville’s limited tax base and jump-start a revitalization of the town, which has has struggled economically.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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The speedy little Mercedes slipped beneath the truck, nudging it lightly in the belly, and contracted, crushing within itself two male bodies slack with drink and sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Outside of a strong first few minutes Thursday, the Timberwolves slipped back into their poor defensive form that cost them games in San Antonio and then, most notably, Utah.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the Jets offense floundered as a whole, there were some positives to take away from Engstrand’s first season as offensive coordinator.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers penalty kill has floundered of late.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Slumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumped. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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