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
Isolation makes everything harder, especially during economic downturns.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this downturn in high-end spirits auction sales, there were some bright spots: Bottles from Speyside scotch distillery the Macallan and Japanese ghost distillery Karuizawa continued to hold their value and sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The big difference between the current market tumult and the downturns in 1987, 2000-2001, 2008 and 2020 is that many investors say this one was easily avoidable and, potentially, can be reversed based on what the president decides to do.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
But despite the downturn and tariff jitters, major online players, including fashion platforms, continue to see the home category as a prime catalyst for business.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite this downturn in high-end spirits auction sales, there were some bright spots: Bottles from Speyside scotch distillery the Macallan and Japanese ghost distillery Karuizawa continued to hold their value and sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The big difference between the current market tumult and the downturns in 1987, 2000-2001, 2008 and 2020 is that many investors say this one was easily avoidable and, potentially, can be reversed based on what the president decides to do.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
But despite the downturn and tariff jitters, major online players, including fashion platforms, continue to see the home category as a prime catalyst for business.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yes, but: Lots of things influence production decisions, like estimates of how long a price slump will last, hedging strategies and more.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gold standard would create a natural economic equilibrium that prevents both inflation and deflation while allowing for sustainable growth.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those measures are likely a response to economic analysis showing that China is in a period of deflation, with housing prices dropping in both large and medium cities and unemployment having risen to 5.1 percent.—
Ilaria Maria Sala,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Tarrant County pilot has seen a 14% increase in overall program enrollment, 17% increase in child care worker retention rates and a 33% decrease in tuition costs for families paying private rates, according to Child Care Associates.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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By coincidence, the administration also assumes that for every 10% increase in the price of foreign products, there will be a 40% decrease in how much Americans buy.—
Jeff Guo,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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But first, school administrators must address the immediate effects that the department’s staff shrinkage is having on district functions and the lives of their students.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ambient IoT tags can be attached to individual products to track their location and condition from warehouse to store shelf, which reduces shrinkage, improves stock accuracy, and enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring product availability.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Quinn, whose Commanders faced Jarrett and the Falcons in a December prime-time game, isn’t concerned that the defensive tackle is nearing a production falloff as his 32nd birthday approaches in April.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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But despite the on-field falloff, the Deion show remained a draw.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These come when there is a downtrend in the economic cycle, often caused by rising interest rates, a resulting recession, as well as a fall in corporate profits.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Just ten trading days later the longer-term downtrend, line a, was also overcome.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If, as Judge Luttig stated, there has been a diminution of respect for the rule of law, the critical question is why?—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 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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Recognize The Risks Of A Trade War To Everyone The last major trade war of the 1930s was accompanied by a 60% reduction in global trade.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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