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
Luring companies to move supply chains and factories to the United States, which would involve significant investments and big changes to their logistics, also probably requires the tariffs to be permanent, but might lead to a major downturn on Wall Street.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
And with recent tariffs ordered by the president increasing many economists’ fears of a looming recession, Connecticut may need its rainy day fund later this year or next to mitigate the big drops in tax receipts that often accompany a sharp national economic downturn, legislative leaders say.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
But there are downturns, and there’s this downturn.
—Straight Outta Cobham, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite a two-and-a-half-year ‘downturn’ in the fintech sector, investors are still deploying an average of $7 billion per quarter and the U.S. continues to dominate global fintech investments, representing approximately 45% of total funding in the first half of 2024, according to S&P Global.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
And with recent tariffs ordered by the president increasing many economists’ fears of a looming recession, Connecticut may need its rainy day fund later this year or next to mitigate the big drops in tax receipts that often accompany a sharp national economic downturn, legislative leaders say.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
But there are downturns, and there’s this downturn.
—Straight Outta Cobham, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite a two-and-a-half-year ‘downturn’ in the fintech sector, investors are still deploying an average of $7 billion per quarter and the U.S. continues to dominate global fintech investments, representing approximately 45% of total funding in the first half of 2024, according to S&P Global.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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