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as in slump
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recession
The recession contributed to its slump, as did competition from retail centers elsewhere in the region.
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Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
From 2000 to 2007, the United States lost 3.6 million manufacturing jobs, followed by another 2.3 million during the 2008 financial crisis and the recession that followed.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Among economists, the consensus a year ago was for a 50% chance of a 2024 recession, while current recession odds are down near long-term floor readings.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead of the recession Moody’s Analytics forecast a few months ago, the research firm now foresees a more slowly growing economy in 2025.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
From 2000 to 2007, the United States lost 3.6 million manufacturing jobs, followed by another 2.3 million during the 2008 financial crisis and the recession that followed.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Among economists, the consensus a year ago was for a 50% chance of a 2024 recession, while current recession odds are down near long-term floor readings.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Instead of the recession Moody’s Analytics forecast a few months ago, the research firm now foresees a more slowly growing economy in 2025.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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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
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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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Trump has previously tried to remove the U.S. from the organization, issuing a notice of withdrawal in 2020.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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One consequence has been a withdrawal from some daily decision-making and some time to work on the foundation, which is led by him and Elena—and also to rack up cross-country-skiing marathons, and to design an art work for the new tower that his firm has designed for JPMorgan in New York.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Descriptions for immersive experiences in 2025 can have the tendency to sound like mental health retreats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Read in full from Sean O'Driscoll on Newsweek. 11:23 AM EST Trump to address House Republicans at Florida retreat Trump is set to speak at a private retreat for House Republicans next week in Florida.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The program will grant them access to insurance for sickness and maternity, work risks, disability and life, retirement, and for severance in advanced age and old age.—
Fernanda González,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Contributing more towards retirement, or putting money into certain types of health savings accounts, can reduce a borrower’s AGI and, in turn, their IDR student loan payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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