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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On his initial try, Malinin was slightly off axis and skidded out of the axel sideways.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Around a sharp turn, about 20 seconds into her run, Vonn lost her balance after coming off a jump and skidded into the netting, lying on her back as medical personnel rushed to her aid.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since taking over as GameStop's CEO in September 2023, Cohen has dramatically cut costs, improved the retailer's profitability and grown its collectibles business, even as overall sales have sagged.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But global interest in arms control waned in recent decades, Sokov said, as has the fear of a nuclear apocalypse.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Morant’s production has waned in recent years after being named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season and making the All-NBA Second Team for the 2021-22 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two boys saw the balloons had drooped to the ground.—
Sue Ambrose,
Dallas Morning News,
23 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
Verb
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The victim got out and struggled with the suspect, and was able to disarm her, but suffered cuts during the incident.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Buffalo’s power play has struggled, but in the last couple of games, there have been signs of life.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But in their daring escape through the window, the crown of Empress Eugénie slipped from their grasp and was left battered on the pavement below.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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One of The Kid’s classmates slipped through an inflatable ring in my pool, and her mom had to jump in, fully clothed, after her, but that near mishap only seemed to bring our group closer together.—
Jen Wang,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sunday night music competition The Road floundered in the fall, and true-crime series Harlan Coben’s Final Twist was shifted to a new night following weak ratings, making a second season unlikely.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Europe’s giants have floundered lately — France is also in the economic doldrums — while its traditionally weaker periphery countries, such as Greece, Portugal, and Spain, are faring better.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Slumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumped. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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