slumped; slumping; slumps
1
a
: a marked or sustained decline especially in economic activity or prices
b
: a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual
2
: a downward slide of a mass of rock or land
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Examples of slump in a Sentence
Verb
She fainted and slumped to the floor.
Exhausted, he slumped down into the chair.
His shoulders slumped forward in disappointment.
Real estate prices slumped during the recession.
Noun
The economy's been in a slump since last year.
They've been in a slump ever since they traded their best player.
He's in a batting slump.
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George Caulkin, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Texas Instruments — Shares slumped 4% after the semiconductor maker issued a disappointing earnings forecast.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
The 49ers experienced a major Super Bowl slump, as the team finished with a 6-11 record after playing in the championship in 2023.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Newcastle ended their last match chastened, slumping to a 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth at St James’ Park which included two goals in second-half stoppage time.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Texas Instruments — Shares slumped 4% after the semiconductor maker issued a disappointing earnings forecast.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
And Miles Byrd and Nick Boyd, the only players averaging in double figures and accounting for nearly 40% of the offense, continued their dual slumps.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
The 49ers experienced a major Super Bowl slump, as the team finished with a 6-11 record after playing in the championship in 2023.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slump. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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