as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
Bitcoin could see another couple weeks of stagnation as recent gains are absorbed before resuming its uptrend, according to Fairlead Strategies.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By contrast, agencies such as the International Energy Agency and the U.S. Energy Information Administration are projecting lower figures, suggesting that the oil market may be in for a prolonged period of stagnation.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Turning Decline Into New Opportunity Every career eventually reaches a point of decline—a role that no longer fits, a skill that feels outdated, or a sense of stagnation.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The economy narrowly avoided a recession in the aftermath, and the Dutch bank forecasts stagnation in 2026 as a result of the tariffs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
By contrast, agencies such as the International Energy Agency and the U.S. Energy Information Administration are projecting lower figures, suggesting that the oil market may be in for a prolonged period of stagnation.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Turning Decline Into New Opportunity Every career eventually reaches a point of decline—a role that no longer fits, a skill that feels outdated, or a sense of stagnation.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The economy narrowly avoided a recession in the aftermath, and the Dutch bank forecasts stagnation in 2026 as a result of the tariffs.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
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The recession was in the past, office space at a premium and residential development on the rise.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Even though the economy is strong and there’s no recession on the horizon, that’s not how consumers feel.Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Knecht broke out of his month-long slump with 13 points, his first time reaching double figures since Dec. 6 in Atlanta.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, companies such as Nvidia and Merck may reliably buck a slump and come out on top next year, according to analysts.Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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How to prevent depression with aging, according to AARP BYDebra Whitman December 24, 2024 3 months ago Health Got COVID?Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 27 Dec. 2024
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Patients who took months of dance classes found their depression eased, a small study published recently in the Journal of Medical Internet Research says.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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