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
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
But amid a thin rotation, a relatively inexperienced bullpen, and some second-half slumps for players who played their best baseball ever in the first half, the one thing Chicago was supposed to be able to bank on was Kyle Tucker's consistency.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
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
But amid a thin rotation, a relatively inexperienced bullpen, and some second-half slumps for players who played their best baseball ever in the first half, the one thing Chicago was supposed to be able to bank on was Kyle Tucker's consistency.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 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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In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Poland long managed to avoid recessions altogether, even throughout the 2008-2009 financial crisis, experiencing a downturn only during the outbreak of COVID-19 some three decades after instituting vast market privatization.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In recent decades, as China has laid down vast networks of high-speed rail and thrown up shimmering cities, Americans have developed a deepening sense that their own country struggles to get things done.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was sacked six times by a team that struggles to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More importantly, Pro is the company’s growth engine, while the do-it-yourself base has softened as pandemic-era demand wanes.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plants have good heat and drought tolerance, but flowering often wanes in the summer months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 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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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That answer will likely dictate whether XRP enters a new growth phase or slips back into another stretch of uncertainty.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beat out Luke Gifford in practice or Gifford’s play slips?—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumps. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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