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
Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Short books to read to meet your reading goal
Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In the third frame, the figure is slumped down, with a red smear on the wall behind him.
—Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Yes, but: Despite the budding trend, the latest data shows industry-wide sales remain in a slump.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Short books to read to meet your reading goal
Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Luxury watches have been particularly hard hit, with Swiss exports in the month of September contracting sharply, slumping 12.4 percent in value and 20.8 percent in volume, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
In the third frame, the figure is slumped down, with a red smear on the wall behind him.
—Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
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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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Kind demonstrates his emphatic comic range both vocally and physically — even getting laughs from variations of chair slouching — as a jealous doctor whose wife bonds with the Elephant Man.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Posture: Standing or sitting tall conveys confidence, while slouching can signal low energy or disinterest.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Multiple cars appear to have skidded or pulled off to the side of the road closest to the mountainside during the snowstorm.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Los Angeles broke its brief finals skid by capturing the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, beating Sporting KC in extra time.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Last season, Stewarts Creek coach Ben Caudill sagged his shoulder on the sideline after a fairly competitive 28-14 loss to Ravenwood in the first round.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Your shoulders and hips shouldn’t be sagging, and your butt shouldn’t be sticking up in the air.Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump led Republicans into the longest government shutdown in history in his first term during the 2018 Christmas season, and interrupted the holidays in 2020 by tanking a bipartisan COVID-relief bill and forcing a do-over.Melissa Goldin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Novo Nordisk shares tanked after the drugmaker’s trial results for what could be its next-generation obesity treatment showed 22.7% weight loss after 68 weeks.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In high-rate environments, these firms have struggled as margins have come under pressure and borrowing has gotten more difficult.Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Saints struggled without Kamara and Carr.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Common signs your Christmas tree is dying include needle dropping, browning or discoloration, drooping branches, and even a musty smell.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both dryness and over-watering can cause the plant to droop and the leaves to fall off.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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