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
Frequent cleaning and water changes prevent the stagnation while also encouraging birds to use the baths.
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s more than double the gain predicted in March and would follow four years of stagnation and decline.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s leadership brought severe economic stagnation.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s more than double the gain predicted in March and would follow four years of stagnation and decline.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s leadership brought severe economic stagnation.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stagnation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
Noun
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Employers last year created just 9,700 jobs a month, the fewest outside a recession year since 2002.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Over the years, the restaurant survived recessions, 9/11, COVID-19, and a fire that forced the business to close for seven years.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Few buyers Despite seemingly noteworthy discounts, there’s a long-term slump in condo sales.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Children are also on screens now more than ever, which is believed to contribute to more anxiety, depression, aggression and hyperactivity.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, per the Mayo Clinic.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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