downslides

noun

Definition of downslidesnext
plural of downslide
as in dark ages

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  1. downturns
  2. reductions
  3. dips
Noun
  • This leaves nonprofits vulnerable to economic downturns or donor fatigue.
    Peter Sanchez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The shift is notable because the major indices have overbought downturns that contrast with UBER’s oversold upturn.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of downturns
Noun
  • Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of dips
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“Downslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downslides. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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