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noun

Definition of slumpnext
as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter

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slump

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verb

1
as in to slouch

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2
as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
The scene was all the more remarkable because Tesla shares have been in a sharp slump recently, erasing all their gains since Election Day as Musk’s increasing political profile and moves to slash the federal government have drawn a major backlash and Europe sales decline. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 The market's recent slump has hit shares of tech giant Nvidia and some other formerly high-flying areas of the market particularly hard. — Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
The electric vehicle ecosystem rebounded overnight after Tesla slumped yesterday. — Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 After getting an initial post-election bump on hopes that Musk’s close relationship with Trump would help the electric-vehicle company, the stock has since slumped on worries that its brand has become intertwined with Musk. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
  1. recession
  2. slouch
  3. skid
  4. sag
  5. tank
  6. collapse
  7. struggle
  8. droop
Noun
  • Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Notably, the Sahm Rule has had no false alarms in predicting a recession and remains below the trigger level.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of skid
Verb
  • Now’s a good time to mention my other chronic pain, pain that isn’t related to my sagging breasts.
    — Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Numerous auto industry analysts have attributed Tesla's recent sagging stock—and auto sales—to Musk's support of Trump and other far right candidates around the world.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Under most circumstances the Mavericks lineup, and bench, would merit an investigation of tanking by the NBA.
    — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Shares also took a bath on Monday, tanking more than 16% as bitcoin fell.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of tank
Verb
  • Permafrost acts as nature’s foundation in the Arctic, providing structural stability for landscapes that would otherwise collapse.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Those mortgages were then bundled into complex financial products that collapsed when homeowners started defaulting on their loans.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • England have struggled at the latter position in recent years, and with Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall out injured until next season, Spence could be Tuchel’s best option there already.
    — Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Still, with fewer employees, the department may struggle to meet the demands of a growing number of applicants.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the rear fender, which was mounted to the seat post, also drooped under aggressive riding and rubbed a bit on the rear tire.
    — William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Their lids may be drooping with sleep lining their eyes, but these cats do not want to be left behind as their owners observe the pre-dawn meal called suhoor during the holy month of Ramadan.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
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