as in deflations
a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
—usually singular
an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.
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Recent Examples of downturns
In the late 20th century, shifting consumer tastes and economic downturns led to the closure of many whiskey distilleries worldwide.
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Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Historically, gold and precious metal assets have demonstrated resilience during economic downturns and political shifts.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Smaller businesses also have higher failure rates in economic downturns, which could significantly negatively impact Shopify's Merchant Solutions revenue.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether addressing the fallout of economic downturns or tackling systemic inequality, futurism offers a roadmap for action.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Sports enjoy unparalleled loyalty and deliver higher top-line growth and greater resilience to economic downturns than almost any other comparable asset class.
—Richard Albert, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The ripple effects of industry downturns extend beyond the workplace, stirring financial anxieties and personal uncertainties.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Market downturns offer opportunities to buy at lower prices, enabling you to strengthen your position and prepare for future growth when the market rebounds.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Historically, gold and precious metal assets have demonstrated resilience during economic downturns and political shifts.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Smaller businesses also have higher failure rates in economic downturns, which could significantly negatively impact Shopify's Merchant Solutions revenue.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether addressing the fallout of economic downturns or tackling systemic inequality, futurism offers a roadmap for action.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Sports enjoy unparalleled loyalty and deliver higher top-line growth and greater resilience to economic downturns than almost any other comparable asset class.
—Richard Albert, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The ripple effects of industry downturns extend beyond the workplace, stirring financial anxieties and personal uncertainties.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Market downturns offer opportunities to buy at lower prices, enabling you to strengthen your position and prepare for future growth when the market rebounds.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturns
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Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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And even small reductions could be beneficial for pedestrian safety.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trays are packaged in a plastic clamshell and include items like pita bread, apricots, olives, feta cheese and individual containers of dips, including the tzatziki sauce.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trays are packaged in a plastic clamshell and include items like pita bread, apricots, olives, feta cheese and individual containers of dips, including the tzatziki sauce.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The rule is your tax losses can offset up to 100% of your taxable gains realized that same year, plus up to $3,000 in ordinary income.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Colleges can be expected to try a number of strategies to minimize their enrollment losses.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Downturns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturns. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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