as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
At the same time, some specialists and experts point to the risks of stagnation and even recession.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
But stability doesn’t always mean stagnation.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Electronic Arts is looking for a microtransactions bonanza this fall after reporting its lowest Q1 net revenue from live services since 2022—part of a multiyear stagnation for in-game purchases on the publisher’s titles.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
History shows where that always leads: to inflation, economic stagnation and financial instability.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
But stability doesn’t always mean stagnation.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Electronic Arts is looking for a microtransactions bonanza this fall after reporting its lowest Q1 net revenue from live services since 2022—part of a multiyear stagnation for in-game purchases on the publisher’s titles.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
History shows where that always leads: to inflation, economic stagnation and financial instability.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
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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
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Businesses brought back recession specials earlier this summer, hoping to offset fear of a slowing economy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mired in a terrible second-half slump, the center fielder went 2-for-3 with two sacrifice flies after not starting Tuesday and Wednesday and an off day Thursday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Markle's cooking show failed to make the top 10 on Netflix, and PR experts told Newsweek that the slump will likely rule out a third season.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition, people may experience anxiety or depression related to summer's end and the return to school and work routines, Prism Medical Products says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Browns are a virus for seasonal depression.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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