as in downturn
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Recent Examples of deflation
Rent inflation turned into a very slight deflation.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Various factors can jolt the economy into a recession, from unexpected events (like pandemics and wars) to asset bubbles bursting to excessive inflation or deflation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
An officer attempted to throw a tire deflation device at an ATV to take the driver into custody while the vehicle was not moving, police spokesperson Phil DiMartino said.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
However, some economists have suggested that China’s recovery may not be as rosy as the headline figures suggest, given the specter of deflation and U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 10% additional tariffs on Chinese imports.
—Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Various factors can jolt the economy into a recession, from unexpected events (like pandemics and wars) to asset bubbles bursting to excessive inflation or deflation.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
An officer attempted to throw a tire deflation device at an ATV to take the driver into custody while the vehicle was not moving, police spokesperson Phil DiMartino said.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
However, some economists have suggested that China’s recovery may not be as rosy as the headline figures suggest, given the specter of deflation and U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 10% additional tariffs on Chinese imports.
—Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflation
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What To Know The memo projected a dramatic rise in the uninsured population if the legislation known as the 2025 Reconciliation Bill stalls in Congress amid economic downturn concerns.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The stock experienced a significant decline of over 90% during the most recent economic downturn (as shown above), indicating its susceptibility to substantial downside risk in the event of broader macroeconomic challenges that negatively impact the market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Chronic stress can even raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and memory loss from the shrinkage of the hippocampus--even degenerative brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here's what to know The overall reading fell to 49.8 — anything below 50 marks a contraction — with the employment index also showing shrinkage and the new orders measure slowing.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida freshman slugger Taylor Shumaker ended her weekend slump in record-setting fashion but not before shortstop Rylee Holtorf showed why the Gators will be a tough out during the Women’s College World Series.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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His political views have triggered waves of protests against Tesla in the U.S. and Europe, leading to a slump in sales.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The People's Bank of China announced 10 new measures intended to stabilize financial markets, including a reduction of deposits held in reserve and a lowering of interest rates across the board.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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At the end of the study, the yoga group had a 50% reduction in headache frequency and a 50% decrease in rescue medication use compared to the group that did not do yoga.6 Unlike aerobic or strength training, balance and flexibility exercises may help alleviate symptoms during migraines.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana saw a decrease in earnings with about $38.5 million reported for March 2025 compared to $42.6 million reported in March 2024.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The annual point-in-time count, which was publicly released Tuesday, saw decreases in shelters and on sidewalks.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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After noticing a global gap in effective and trusted protection when faced with financial diminution, the company honed in on the product, refining it to meet the needs of employees worldwide.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s really harmful, in my estimation, is the uncertainty of it all and the diminution of trust our strongest allies will have in the United States for years to come.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Myles Turner steps up to screen Bridges, who’s guarding the point of attack — but sags what feels like a mile off Indiana’s reserve guard.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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It’s been about anti-aging: fixing wrinkles and sags and bags.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Sulzberger writes passionately about the existential threats facing a free press, from economic collapse to political intimidation, and how journalism must stand as a bulwark in a time of profound civic deterioration.—
Jessica Sibley,
Time,
19 May 2025
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On modern iPhones, Apple has a feature called Charge Limit that works as an opt-in feature limiting your phone to 80% charge to help reduce the deterioration of the battery.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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