SLUMPS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

slumps 1 of 2

noun

plural of slump

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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slumps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of slump

as in slouches

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as in struggles

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Recent Examples of slumps

Noun

Despite slumps everywhere on the Blue Jackets’ lineup, Fantilli and Johnson have made highlight plays in recent outings. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 In last year’s World Series, Ohtani had endured hitting slumps, too, but his teammates compensated with timely contributions to earn a second consecutive title. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Hernández and Tucker both went through major slumps at the plate during the season. — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Their research notes that a whopping 90% of workers suffer from these exact post-meeting slumps that kill focus and motivation. — Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The announcement follows a Bloomberg report earlier this week highlighting second-season viewership slumps on Netflix shows, with some losing up to 70 percent of their season 1 audience. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 7 July 2026 The better ballclubs pull out of slumps before the Padres finally did so Sunday, pulling off a 5-2 road victory against the Dodgers that staved off a four-game sweep and halted an eight-game skid. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumps

Noun

The other concerns a surprising relationship between recessions and automation, when businesses use technology to do tasks that were previously done by humans.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
Historically, such rate hikes have often slowed growth and have even led to recessions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of recessions

Verb

Special teams struggles a bit Kicker Zane Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, extending the special teams issues for the Dolphins on a day when special teams seemed to be doing OK.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
This provides a specialized foundation if your student struggles primarily with math.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of struggles

Verb

Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of sags

Verb

Brown's Nuzzo said the resurgence reflects, in part, fewer people getting vaccinated and the fact that protection from the pertussis vaccine wanes over time.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Trust wanes in field goal unit For the first time since late in the 2024 season, the Cowboys elected to punt at the opponent’s 47-yard line or closer.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of wanes

Verb

The single strand of hair that droops down on his forehead, almost reminiscent of Christopher Reeve’s Superman.

— Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026
One edge of the sculpture droops over the walkway’s railing onto the awning of the Standard Hotel’s Soda Shop below, and its curling arches brush up against the underbelly of a bridge above.

— New York Times, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of droops

Verb

Rather than catching Max in the act that sent him to prison, Sam is Max's public defender who intentionally tanks the case.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
But the lesson from AOL-Time Warner holds that promised big synergies can sour into integration problems that drive up expenses instead, so that the combination of paying a huge price, and getting negative savings, tanks the stock.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026

Definition of tanks

Verb

Still, the ratings declines are a problem for Fox and Fox News, which will need to turn things around at some point.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Rama asks Lakshmana to share the responsibilities of government and accept the position of heir apparent, but Lakshmana declines.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026