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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
Some might conclude, then, that the return of a proudly low-rent, late-aughts scuzz-pop princess is just another recession indicator, and a welcome one for her adoring Animals.
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
But for Trump’s opponents, the economic news since Inauguration Day has been one setback after another, and talk of a recession has been a constant theme.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Economists fear high tariffs will fan inflation and slow the economy, possibly pushing the U.S. into recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
But for Trump’s opponents, the economic news since Inauguration Day has been one setback after another, and talk of a recession has been a constant theme.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Economists fear high tariffs will fan inflation and slow the economy, possibly pushing the U.S. into recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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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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Amid a poor shooting slump in the preseason, Josh Hart volunteered to join the second unit.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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The sculpture’s location itself is one of total urban deletion and communicative displacement as much as the sculptural structure is one of perceptual withdrawal and refusal of even a minimum of gratifying tactility.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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No one knows exactly how much is left, but the study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, shows an alarming rate of withdrawal of a vital water source for a region that could also see its supply of Colorado River water shrink.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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When Elon Musk overhauled Twitter’s verification system, he was met with user backlash and advertiser retreat.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The western portion of the continent is in particular peril of ice shelf retreat.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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Adjustments were also made to the way retirement payments for federal employees are calculated and dilute tax credits for clean electricity investments.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And that trend invites a question: When will America's retirement age stop rising? Which retailers are raising prices over tariffs?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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