as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
Prolonged sitting or standing, weakened vein valves, aging, pregnancy, obesity and lack of exercise can all contribute to blood stagnation in the lower limbs.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
While the euro area has fallen into stagnation, the U.S. economy has continued to grow at a solid clip in the higher interest rate environment, and many investors are optimistic on the 2025 outlook despite Trump uncertainty.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Meteorologists cite an inversion near the surface as the primary cause for the stagnation, which can exacerbate respiratory issues for vulnerable populations.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Career stagnation can leave you feeling trapped and unfulfilled in your current role.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
While the euro area has fallen into stagnation, the U.S. economy has continued to grow at a solid clip in the higher interest rate environment, and many investors are optimistic on the 2025 outlook despite Trump uncertainty.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Meteorologists cite an inversion near the surface as the primary cause for the stagnation, which can exacerbate respiratory issues for vulnerable populations.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Career stagnation can leave you feeling trapped and unfulfilled in your current role.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
Noun
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The film takes place in New Jersey amidst the 2008 recession and Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the beginning of 2023, many economists predicted that the United States would tip into a mild recession in 2023.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, Porter endured a bit of a slump as a sophomore.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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With Tuesday’s gains, its shares are up nearly 31% this year following a 60% slump in 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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The fear of deportation can lead to significant mental health problems for immigrants and their loved ones, ranging from conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to a loss of trust in others and social isolation.—
Kristina Fullerton Rico,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
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These symptoms were bad enough, but her neurological symptoms — including anxiety, depression, short-term memory loss, panic attacks and confusion — were worse.—
Farah Aziz Annesha,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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