deflations

noun

Definition of deflationsnext
plural of deflation
as in downturns

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  1. downturns
  2. reductions
  3. dips
Noun
  • Essential services like early childhood education, senior care, and health and wellness not only meet vital community needs but also tend to be less affected by economic downturns.
    Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While the odds favor an up year, downturns are inevitable.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of downturns
Noun
  • Yet another reason for rate reductions.
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Indigenous ingredients make ample appearances on chef Donald Hawk's menu, from mesquite and elote pastas to tepary bean dips and huitlacoche butter.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Indigenous ingredients make ample appearances on chef Donald Hawk's menu, from mesquite and elote pastas to tepary bean dips and huitlacoche butter.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dips
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