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as in slumps
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawals
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recessions
Previous recessions including the 2008 Great Recession were triggered by similar risky lending practices.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s worse than during the past three recessions – during the Covid pandemic, the Great Recession or the dot-com bust.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, Windisch says the tolls of navigating two recessions means Gen X women are less equipped to save for retirement; a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual finds that Gen X women have the largest gap in retirement savings of any generation of women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
These are harder to predict than simple recessions.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bill Brown, who started the technical school with his father, Don, in 1984, tells prospective students that heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair is an industry that can weather downturns and recessions.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s worse than during the past three recessions – during the Covid pandemic, the Great Recession or the dot-com bust.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition, Windisch says the tolls of navigating two recessions means Gen X women are less equipped to save for retirement; a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual finds that Gen X women have the largest gap in retirement savings of any generation of women.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
These are harder to predict than simple recessions.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bill Brown, who started the technical school with his father, Don, in 1984, tells prospective students that heating, ventilation and air conditioning repair is an industry that can weather downturns and recessions.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The housing market is long been seen as an early warning sign for recessions, and one data point in particular has caught the attention of Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
In addition to information overload, sources for meaning are diminishing in our lives—there are simultaneously multiple recessions being had in America.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessions
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Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some of the withdrawals, such as that of Ingrassia, follow controversy or backlash from GOP senators who are crucial to their confirmation.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Any withdrawals prior usually have a penalty fee.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The impact craters are the depressions or markings left behind after something like an asteroid or comet crashes into the moon's surface, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sinkholes, depressions in the ground caused by the sudden collapse of the surface layer, can form for various reasons, including natural causes like intense rainfall, flooding or drought, as well as human activities such as construction and aging infrastructure.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several other longtime Charlotte restaurants have closed in recent years, falling victim to retirements, redevelopments and other fates.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two have been appointed to curate new retreats and programs as Masters in Residence, bringing new experiences to each of Auberge’s destinations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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And, because nearly all reading retreats include food and activities, precious time isn’t spent making decisions about what to eat or do when not reading.—
Kristine Hansen,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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