as in recessions
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 slumps
Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Second-half slumps and injuries have undoubtedly taken a toll, but most of the talent is ready to roll in October.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kansas City Current is running away at the top of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), while the reigning champion has had some slumps.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The ebbs and flows of results will occur for any team, but the best coaches are those who keep any short-term slumps to a minimum.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Second-half slumps and injuries have undoubtedly taken a toll, but most of the talent is ready to roll in October.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kansas City Current is running away at the top of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), while the reigning champion has had some slumps.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumps
Noun
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Tennessee has amassed more than $2 billion in a rainy day fund, designed to be used to accommodate unexpected shortfalls in state revenues, and amid emergencies such as natural disasters and recessions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Previous recessions including the 2008 Great Recession were triggered by similar risky lending practices.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Haunted by her own traumas and hidden scars, Kitts struggles to piece together the clues and separate Raevyn’s madness from an even more troubling reality.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Queen of minimalism, Janet has essentially just set type in panels—but the way the background sags like a deflating hot-air balloon, with the type recessed into it, is so wry and brilliant.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Yet, recent studies, such as The State of Women in Engineering Leadership in 2025, reveal that the success of these methods wanes as these women advance in their careers.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Although the damage to their credit scores may be significant, the effect typically wanes over time and disappears once the collection drops off their credit reports in seven years.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The video opens with her washing dishes when a golden ring slips down the drain.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement The next morning, Peter’s mask slips.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Slumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumps. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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