as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter
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Recent Examples of slump
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
His speed and defense never slump.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fortunately, as manager Alex Cora often says, speed doesn’t slump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
His speed and defense never slump.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
China’s stockmarket soars despite slowdown China’s economy showed possible signs of a rebound from a long-term slump, while its stock market remains on a historic bull run.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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With 70% of the country now in or nearing recession, Americans are already feeling gloomier.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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That period has coincided with data releases indicating a sharp labor market slowdown, which some observers consider a harbinger of a possible recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Engage the core to help keep the lower spine curvature neutral and not rounded or slouched.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bichette, the bat taken out of his hand, slouched back to the bench.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Protests about immigration and sagging ticket sales were among the reasons cited for the move, according to sources.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The whole pumpkin begins to sag as gray hairs emerge from every opening.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While watching parrot fish glide by the glass of the 250,000-gallon saltwater reef tank the Seaquarium has maintained for years, Martin said his team plans to build the kind of aquarium complex that will be interesting enough to justify visitors buying tickets just to see it.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors say that Tompkins, 67, used his official position to bully executives at a Boston cannabis company to recoup his pre-initial public offering investment of $50,000 when the stocks tanked.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ares instead collapses the two, transporting technology from the other universe—like the light cycle, a futuristic motorcycle that’s become a franchise icon—onto real-world streets.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Polling data show Jones' support collapsing.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' already struggling bullpen will be without one of its key members as the team prepares for the NLCS.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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President Joe Biden struggled to stop wars in Europe and the Middle East.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a freeze, leaves will turn limp and brown and droop to the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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When treating forehead lines together with glabellar lines, headaches are most common (9 percent), followed by brow drooping and eyelid drooping (each 2 percent).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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