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as in slump
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recession
The recession contributed to its slump, as did competition from retail centers elsewhere in the region.
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Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
From 2000 to 2007, the United States lost 3.6 million manufacturing jobs, followed by another 2.3 million during the 2008 financial crisis and the recession that followed.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Among economists, the consensus a year ago was for a 50% chance of a 2024 recession, while current recession odds are down near long-term floor readings.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead of the recession Moody’s Analytics forecast a few months ago, the research firm now foresees a more slowly growing economy in 2025.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
From 2000 to 2007, the United States lost 3.6 million manufacturing jobs, followed by another 2.3 million during the 2008 financial crisis and the recession that followed.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Among economists, the consensus a year ago was for a 50% chance of a 2024 recession, while current recession odds are down near long-term floor readings.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead of the recession Moody’s Analytics forecast a few months ago, the research firm now foresees a more slowly growing economy in 2025.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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The State of the Technology Services Market The technology services market has been in a prolonged deceleration for eight consecutive quarters, a downturn more extended than the seven-quarter slump following the 2008 recession.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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His struggles included an 0-for-7 slump that lasted until late in the third quarter.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Trump has previously tried to remove the U.S. from the organization, issuing a notice of withdrawal in 2020.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Despite the removal of troops from Afghanistan, something that had been promised by successive presidents before him, by voters for errors in the withdrawal, which included the deaths of 13 U.S. soldiers.—
Theo Burman,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Descriptions for immersive experiences in 2025 can have the tendency to sound like mental health retreats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The retreat will take place at Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center at 1525 Marriottsville Road in Marriottsville, March 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, visit bonsecoursrcc.org.—
Allana Haynes,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cena, who is currently on a retirement tour and has held 16 world championships, is expected to leave WWE by the end of 2025.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Contributing more towards retirement, or putting money into certain types of health savings accounts, can reduce a borrower’s AGI and, in turn, their IDR student loan payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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