as in slump
a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
—usually singular
an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.
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Recent Examples of downturn
Experts have told Newsweek that the difficulties for both jobseekers—white and especially Black—should be viewed against the backdrop of a wider deterioration on the overall economic outlook, now on the precipice of a major downturn according to certain economists.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The downturn began in unfortunate circumstances in the early stages of his second season.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, when faced by a national downturn, 12 legally unconnected banks had no way to initiate a response.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Beginning in 1929, however, the crash of the U.S. stock market hit Germany, triggering a catastrophic economic downturn and mass unemployment.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The downturn began in unfortunate circumstances in the early stages of his second season.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, when faced by a national downturn, 12 legally unconnected banks had no way to initiate a response.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Beginning in 1929, however, the crash of the U.S. stock market hit Germany, triggering a catastrophic economic downturn and mass unemployment.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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Fikry is recently widowed, and bookstore sales are in a slump.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, shortstop Francisco Lindor, whose second-half slump certainly has been a big part of the problem, expressed faith in his club despite another drubbing at the hand of the Phillies on Wednesday night.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Although there is deep sadness and anger over Charlies’ death, now is not the time for deflation.—
Letters to the Editor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in wholesale prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up measures to bolster sluggish domestic demand and cushion weakening exports growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first monthly jobs report released since McEntarfer’s ousting, the June jobs report, which initially reported a gain of 147,000 jobs, has now been revised downward to just 14,000 jobs in the July revision and now an absolute decrease of 13,000 jobs in the August revision.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This results in a 67% optimization in rack space, a 66% reduction in power consumption, 58% annual OpEx savings, and a 69% decrease in initial investment costs.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shea butter and hyaluronic acid join coconut and Kalahari melon oils to add a surge of strand-softening hydration, minimizing shrinkage in the process.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Linen and silk sheets are often made a little bit large to accommodate for some shrinkage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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While season 1 and season 2 both started identically, there has been a dramatic falloff for season 2 now while word of mouth was spreading about season 1.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That falloff came as America struggled with the 2008-09 housing crisis, which sparked economic misery and brought unemployment to a staggering 10%.—
Camila Bernal,
NBC news,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But starting in July, BX began a short-term downtrend formed by a parallel channel of lower highs and lower lows.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supply and demand are coming back into balance in the airline industry, meaning airfares are shooting higher again after an extended downtrend.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Between the diminution of the room and the presence of the attendees, and the ability to interact with objects in a 3D space, the result is one of being there in the same moment, engaging with the same things.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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There are many worthwhile ways to write about the arts, but her sniping at reviews suggests a faux expansion that would actually be a grave diminution.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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The reduction of labor costs via automation, efficiency gains, and increasing digital goods and services would all serve to push prices down.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The survey data reveals that 60% of employees believe their leaders lack empathy during layoffs, while 54% don't trust leadership to handle workforce reductions fairly.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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