STAGNATIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

stagnations

noun

plural of stagnation

as in recessions

a lack of activity or development and especially economic development After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.

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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

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

Definition of slumps

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According to a declaration from acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron, officials have identified more than 80 holes and depressions along the seawall promenade, while sections of the shoreline walkway are regularly flooded.

— Chris Matthews, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
In a supporting declaration, acting Park Service director Jessica Bowron said the agency’s recent survey identified more than 80 holes and depressions along the seawall promenade and that parts of the shoreline walkway are flooded twice daily.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of depressions

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