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
On the other end, the Tigers forced the Gators into halfcourt stagnation; Florida had just three assists on 12 baskets in the first half and zero fast-break points.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In particular, there may have been confusion, challenges or stagnation with your romantic life, children or enjoyment in life.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Last spring, the city boldly took the initiative to break the stagnation that has plagued the Terminal for decades and, along with the state, engineered a land swap with the Port Authority so that the city could take control of the site and redevelop it.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The combination of military threats, sanctions, and diplomatic stagnation suggests prolonged tensions between Tehran and Washington.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In particular, there may have been confusion, challenges or stagnation with your romantic life, children or enjoyment in life.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Last spring, the city boldly took the initiative to break the stagnation that has plagued the Terminal for decades and, along with the state, engineered a land swap with the Port Authority so that the city could take control of the site and redevelop it.
—Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
The combination of military threats, sanctions, and diplomatic stagnation suggests prolonged tensions between Tehran and Washington.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
Noun
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The $906 billion U.S. trucking industry was clawing back from a nearly three-year freight recession before Trump took office on January 20.—
Lisa Baertlein,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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If the economic uncertainty of the past few weeks leads the U.S. into a full-fledged recession, studio and streamer marketing chiefs are confident Hollywood will hang tough against the headwinds.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wade has been in a horrible slump since the season started and going in to Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels is hitting .096 (5-for-52) with a homer, seven RBIs, eight walks and an on base percentage of .213.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China continue, the other 83 countries let out a collective sigh of relief while the markets improved after a six-week slump.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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Families who lose a loved one are prone to mental health deficits such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, compounded by feelings of guilt, self-blame, shame, and condemnation, often resulting in social isolation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This number will go up, more children will struggle—depression, hunger and more parts of their lives will spiral out of control.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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