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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Most concerningly, the new face of the franchise is going through a frustrating sophomore slump.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Qualcomm-Intel Qualcomm is said to have approached Intel in September about buying the slumping chipmaker.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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The slump quelled Golden State’s momentum, though Curry drilled a step-back, buzzer-beating 3 to end the quarter on a high note.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Most concerningly, the new face of the franchise is going through a frustrating sophomore slump.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Biogen , down 38% this year, has faced slumping sales of its multiple sclerosis therapies, its biggest drug category.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Qualcomm-Intel Qualcomm is said to have approached Intel in September about buying the slumping chipmaker.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
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The Biden administration appears to have pulled off the elusive economic soft landing, getting inflation in check without crashing the economy into a recession.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The broader economy has shown remarkable resilience, defying expectations that the Federal Reserve's steep rate hikes would push the nation into a recession.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet slouches through the movie with inquisitive, appraising eyes.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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After starting the year as an agitator, Future conversely does what’s expected of him here, slouching into his legacy without any evident interest in doing much else.Gary Suarez, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Los Angeles broke its brief finals skid by capturing the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, beating Sporting KC in extra time.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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As Meisel noted wryly, both teams are skidding into the seismic clash.Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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This can be genetic, but hooded eyes become more pronounced with age, as skin loses elasticity and begins to sag a little.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some players like to get in among the enemy lines and deal loads of damage, others like to stay back and provide buffs and heals from afar, while some like to stand at the front, tanking hits and keeping allies safe.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Roughly two weeks later the House moved to advance a bill that would have raised the SALT deduction cap, but a group of conservatives tanked that procedural vote.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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First United will also host a Blue Christmas service for those who are struggling with grief or loss during the holidays at 10 a.m. Dec. 19, in its sanctuary, 439 E. Fifth Ave. Details: 352-383-2005 or mtdorafumc.org.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both dryness and over-watering can cause the plant to droop and the leaves to fall off.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the leaves are also drooping, that’s often a sign that the plant needs water.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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