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
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard's star may be shrinking, thanks to a sophomore season slump and a new all-star format for the NHL.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Ether slumped 20% to its lowest level since November.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Hot Rookie Catcher Another newcomer, rookie catcher Drake Baldwin, could crack the lineup if Murphy continues his inexplicable batting slump.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard's star may be shrinking, thanks to a sophomore season slump and a new all-star format for the NHL.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
However, their influence has been waning as seen on Wednesday when Google-parent Alphabet's shares slumped but the overall market gained.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Ether slumped 20% to its lowest level since November.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
Noun
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Meanwhile, the share of consumers who expect a recession within the next year surged to a nine-month high, the data showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The proportion of consumers expecting a recession over the next year jumped to a nine-month high, the board said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There’s financier patriarch Timothy (Jason Isaacs), antsy matriarch Victoria (Posey), ultra bro-y eldest son Saxon (Schwarzenegger), slouching high-school senior Lochlan (Sam Nivola) and college-aged Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), whose Buddhism-adjacent thesis was the motivation for the trip.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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He’s buttoned up and formal, with the bearing of a man who never slouches.—
Gqlshare,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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As the aircraft skidded to a stop, Richie fell from his seat and began helping passengers find the nearest exit amid the chaos.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Golden State dared Houston to shoot jumpers, mixing in zones and sagging off their shooters to negate the young Rockets’ elite athletes.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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When hotel staff noticed that fronds on the trees were starting to sag, an arborist was brought in to diagnose the problem.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chipmaker has tanked more than 13% since the start of February after its fourth-quarter data center revenues fell short of expectations, spurring doubts over its ability to compete with Nvidia.—
Kif Leswing,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Since launching a little over a month ago, the $TRUMP coin has tanked in value after early investors dumped the cryptocurrency.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The core collapses as the outer layers of the stars are shed.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Officials evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, stating that if the sinkhole continued to grow, collapsing streets and structures could lead to an explosion if pipes burst.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Courtney Eaton is still struggling to accept Lottie’s fate while playing the character’s teen counterpart in the ’90s wilderness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman,wife Betsy Arakawa, found dead in their home Gene Hackman's health struggles: What is angina?—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The infestation causes the tree’s fronds to droop and the crown to turn brown and collapse or tilt.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Continue to water and fertilize your onion plants until the leaves begin to droop, signaling harvest season has begun.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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