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as in slump
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 withdrawal
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 recession
For Brantford, the recessions of the 1980s and 90s gave way to a thriving business and commuter corridor that led to substantial growth in both employment and income.
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Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the president is expected to announce details for tariffs aimed at curtailing the flow of foreign goods into the U.S. New tariffs on automobile imports are also set to take effect this week – a move that will likely slow production and drive up prices amid concerns of a recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The investor noted that if the tariffs stay in place for a long period of time, then there would be a larger threat of a recession due to price increases and inflation.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Week in Review Asian equities were mixed for the week as the U.S. recession fears gripped the region.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the president is expected to announce details for tariffs aimed at curtailing the flow of foreign goods into the U.S. New tariffs on automobile imports are also set to take effect this week – a move that will likely slow production and drive up prices amid concerns of a recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
The investor noted that if the tariffs stay in place for a long period of time, then there would be a larger threat of a recession due to price increases and inflation.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Week in Review Asian equities were mixed for the week as the U.S. recession fears gripped the region.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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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Financial markets often overreact, but this Trump slump is perfectly rational and explicable.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment regarding either the Alabama ruling of the Title X funding withdrawal.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Mouse House’s commitment is critical to budgets, storylines, and casting, meaning its withdrawal could mean major changes to the show.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to a $25 million renovation that wrapped in 2018, the 271 guest rooms and suites are spacious retreats, boldly accented with shades of deep amethyst, robin egg blue, and gold, and classically done up with the essentials for a good night’s sleep.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Looking for a peaceful retreat in one of Rome’s most beloved neighborhoods?—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bettencourt Meyers, who announced her retirement from L'Oréal’s board in February, was the richest woman in the world for about two and a half years before Walmart heiress Alice Walton surpassed her in September. 4.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That selloff directly affected the retirement savings and other investments of a majority of U.S. consumers.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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