as in slump
a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
—usually singular
an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.
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Recent Examples of downturn
Capital Economics said there are still some reasons to believe a prolonged downturn can be avoided.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Within days, Wall Street firms softened their forecasts of a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 June 2025
As the country grapples with its first economic contraction in three years, a new map showcases the sharp divide in how each state's economy is weathering the 2025 downturn.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
There are several reasons why markets in the state are experiencing such a downturn.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Within days, Wall Street firms softened their forecasts of a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 June 2025
As the country grapples with its first economic contraction in three years, a new map showcases the sharp divide in how each state's economy is weathering the 2025 downturn.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
There are several reasons why markets in the state are experiencing such a downturn.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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But the longest slump of his career just keeps getting longer.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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But conversations with second baseman Nolan Tucker, a 2019 Hanover Central graduate who was an All-Big East second-team selection after leading Xavier with a .339 batting average, helped Misch shake off that slump.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Police deployed tire deflation devices on the vehicle, which prompted three of the suspects to flee the vehicle on foot, but they were apprehended shortly afterward.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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After striking a set of tire deflation devices, Finley stopped on the shoulder of the highway, and the witness exited the vehicle, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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June also marked the largest sales drop across the three department stores, according to the data, with Saks seeing a 28 percent decrease in sales and Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf declining by 26 percent.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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While Sacramento County saw a 28.7% decrease in people experiencing homelessness from 2022 to 2024 according to the most recent Point-In-Time count, Ashby said the region requires a new approach to homelessness.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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Casey Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, tells a before-and-after story, too—one not of shrinkage but of growth, physical and otherwise.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2025
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Pick the right settings Use cold water for brights and delicates to prevent fading and shrinkage, and warmer temps for towels, sheets, and heavily soiled clothes to help break down oils and kill germs, says Pozniak.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The falloff was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight, which refers to the revenue generated for each 100 pounds of freight shipped.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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The Fashion District’s Business Improvement District, a private group of property owners in the area, said the area has seen a sharp falloff in foot traffic since the raid at Ambiance Apparel.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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By early 2025, this indicator was below its WMA and in a clear downtrend.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If the stock can push decisively through the long downtrend line, the next objective would be the $29–$30 range.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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The demonstrable diminution of Russia’s space-exploration capabilities and plans makes the nation’s need for partnerships all the more urgent—and, some analysts say, all the harder to come by because Russia seemingly has less to offer potential partners.—
Eugene Gerden,
Scientific American,
30 June 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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Average premiums may rise 75% The average marketplace enrollee saved $705 in 2024 — a 44% reduction in premium costs — because of the enhanced tax credits, according to a November analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Noninvasive fat reduction procedures are down 40%, the data equivalent of a free fall.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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