as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stagnation
This stagnation comes at a time when medical needs are growing and pharmaceutical innovation is more critical than ever.
—
Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
New home prices fell at their fastest pace in seven months in May, according to Larry Hu, chief China economist at Macquarie, extending a two-year stagnation, despite the government efforts aimed at arresting the decline.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Nonetheless, the country’s consumer economy showed notable signs of recovery in May after months of stagnation due to weak demand and deflationary pressures.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stagnation
Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
New home prices fell at their fastest pace in seven months in May, according to Larry Hu, chief China economist at Macquarie, extending a two-year stagnation, despite the government efforts aimed at arresting the decline.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 June 2025
In a report last year, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned of the danger Europe’s economic stagnation poses for its sovereignty.
—Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Nonetheless, the country’s consumer economy showed notable signs of recovery in May after months of stagnation due to weak demand and deflationary pressures.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stagnation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
Noun
-
His administration promised to dismantle decades of state intervention in favor of free markets — policies that many observers warned would deepen recession and spark social unrest.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
-
As investors hope for a gentle landing by the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation be if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
-
But the longest slump of his career just keeps getting longer.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
-
Afp | Getty Images OSLO, Norway — Tesla continues to find solace in Norway, defying a sustained European slump amid a backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s incendiary political rhetoric.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
This projection was so oft repeated in the media that many Americans, especially Democrats, believed a depression was imminent.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
-
Later that day, Barry made landfall near the city of Tampico, on Mexico’s east coast, and weakened to a tropical depression.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share