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
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
All-Star outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have shown signs of breaking out of their offensive slumps.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 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
Verb
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
All-Star outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have shown signs of breaking out of their offensive slumps.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 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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These are harder to predict than simple recessions.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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Bill Brown, who started the technical school with his father, Don, in 1984, tells prospective students that heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair is an industry that can weather downturns and recessions.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 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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Sarr struggles to finish shots through contact against heavier bigs.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a city where youth is currency, the pressure to look flawless never wanes.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Interest wanes during the summer, except for mowing, watering and worrying about this or that patch of dead grass.—
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp,
IndyStar,
27 Sep. 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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Fox News showed year-over-year viewership growth in the September ratings, while CNN and MSNBC saw significant audience declines.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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If either side declines to pick up their side of the option, as seems likely, Steer and the left-handed-hitting Will Benson could form a platoon in left field to replace Hays, with TJ Friedl in center and Noelvi Marte in right.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That Jiryis’s wife was killed by Israel slips through as a single sentence.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Norris keeps banking points as Piastri slips.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Slumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumps. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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