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
An account holder may find value in dedicating a small share of their portfolio to crypto, as long as the individual is willing to lose the holdings in the event of a downturn, analysts said.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
The downturn has been particularly sharp in the U.S., where Jeep and Ram, once high-margin workhorses, posted double-digit declines last year.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The president’s decision to slap tariffs on both allies and adversaries has fractured the global economy and created significant uncertainty, increasing the likelihood of a global downturn.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Despite the downturn, the Tesla Model Y remained the best-selling ZEV in California in the first three months of the year, with 20,547 registrations.
—Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
The downturn has been particularly sharp in the U.S., where Jeep and Ram, once high-margin workhorses, posted double-digit declines last year.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 28 May 2025
The president’s decision to slap tariffs on both allies and adversaries has fractured the global economy and created significant uncertainty, increasing the likelihood of a global downturn.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Despite the downturn, the Tesla Model Y remained the best-selling ZEV in California in the first three months of the year, with 20,547 registrations.
—Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
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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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Prior to January 20, China was struggling with a giant property crisis that’s fueling deflation, near-record youth unemployment, a rapidly aging population and local governments dealing with trillions of dollars of debt.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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While the economy is grappling with the drag of deflation, economists widely anticipate Beijing to roll out additional stimulus in staggered way and at a slower pace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 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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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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The company’s newest vehicle, the Cybertruck, has seen a falloff in sales.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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California's embrace of EVs makes Tesla's falloff more concerning given that overall zero-emission vehicle sales in the state rose 7.3% during the first three months of the year.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Economic activity in April was widely expected to show a downtrend, in part thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The daily price chart for the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund is here: The price has moved upward from the April lows but is unable to cross above the downtrend line that connects the late November 2024 high with the early March 2025 high.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
16 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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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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This situation highlights a general downturn within the cruise sector, as Carnival Corp has seen a reduction of 12%, Viking Holdings experienced a decline of 2%, and Royal Caribbean stock yielded a modest increase of 3%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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