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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
This downturn comes as warning signs of an imminent recession continue to multiply.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the share of consumers who expect a recession within the next year surged to a nine-month high, the data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The proportion of consumers expecting a recession over the next year jumped to a nine-month high, the board said.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Were a recession to occur, then the FOMC would likely cut rates, that would help bring mortgage costs lower.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the share of consumers who expect a recession within the next year surged to a nine-month high, the data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
The proportion of consumers expecting a recession over the next year jumped to a nine-month high, the board said.
—CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Were a recession to occur, then the FOMC would likely cut rates, that would help bring mortgage costs lower.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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Starbucks, for example, got rid of upcharges for dairy alternatives to attract customers to try to reverse a sales slump.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk has cut countless federal jobs in the past 50-odd days but if Tesla's sales slump continues, the job losses may soon be closer to home.—
Chandra Steele,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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Its second phase is meant to bring the release of remaining hostages, a lasting truce and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This allows for substantial retirement savings potential while providing a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Today is the last day of the retreat, and Buc-ee has already blessed them with inspiration: The women have written six songs.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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After the close, the Trump administration said the double tariff is off the table in light of Ford's retreat.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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From the archives: Mike Moustakas One of the best baseball players in City Section history announced his retirement last week.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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The findings illustrate how the rising costs of food, housing, health care and other expenses threaten the financial health and retirement security of older Americans, according to the advocacy group.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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