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
Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The market's recent slump has hit shares of tech giant Nvidia and some other formerly high-flying areas of the market particularly hard.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After getting an initial post-election bump on hopes that Musk’s close relationship with Trump would help the electric-vehicle company, the stock has since slumped on worries that its brand has become intertwined with Musk.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The scene was all the more remarkable because Tesla shares have been in a sharp slump recently, erasing all their gains since Election Day as Musk’s increasing political profile and moves to slash the federal government have drawn a major backlash and Europe sales decline.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
The market's recent slump has hit shares of tech giant Nvidia and some other formerly high-flying areas of the market particularly hard.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The electric vehicle ecosystem rebounded overnight after Tesla slumped yesterday.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
After getting an initial post-election bump on hopes that Musk’s close relationship with Trump would help the electric-vehicle company, the stock has since slumped on worries that its brand has become intertwined with Musk.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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For now, by contrast, the odds of a recession remain low, according to the central bank.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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These are the major factors standing in the way of interest rates coming down and leading forecasters to raise their recession probabilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 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. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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Now’s a good time to mention my other chronic pain, pain that isn’t related to my sagging breasts.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Numerous auto industry analysts have attributed Tesla's recent sagging stock—and auto sales—to Musk's support of Trump and other far right candidates around the world.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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But what isn't normal is having massive firings and layoffs that are tanking the economy of the nation's capital, which will create a situation that is antithetical to what the president and I agree on.—
Majd Al-Waheidi,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Shares also took a bath on Monday, tanking more than 16% as bitcoin fell.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Permafrost acts as nature’s foundation in the Arctic, providing structural stability for landscapes that would otherwise collapse.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Those mortgages were then bundled into complex financial products that collapsed when homeowners started defaulting on their loans.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Still, with fewer employees, the department may struggle to meet the demands of a growing number of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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England have struggled at the latter position in recent years, and with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall out injured until next season, Spence could be Tuchel’s best option there already.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the rear fender, which was mounted to the seat post, also drooped under aggressive riding and rubbed a bit on the rear tire.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Their lids may be drooping with sleep lining their eyes, but these cats do not want to be left behind as their owners observe the pre-dawn meal called suhoor during the holy month of Ramadan.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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