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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Recent Examples of slump
Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
But then in 2025, there were early signs of a sophomore slump.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, as manager Alex Cora often says, speed doesn’t slump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Torres said an all-day Sunday happy hour at Techo has helped with the slump so far this month, whatever is driving it.
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The news comes as the production has also been seeing its grosses slump in the past several weeks, with capacity falling to just below 70 percent in the past several weeks and grosses hovering around $500,000 for the show, which has a high running cost.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
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Meanwhile, there was more buzz about a recession and job cuts in October that have been the highest in 22 years.—
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Selling out a popular venue like The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on a windy Wednesday night in the middle of a daunting recession ain’t easy.—
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The wall sit also engages your core muscles, which helps maintain proper posture and prevent slouching.—
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The rigid, high-quality leather will stay in place without slouching, perfect for layering with slim jeans or pairing with midi-dresses.—
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Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103 on Friday night.—
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
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The fragile skeleton of her ego threatened to snap under the pressure of the animal forces that pressed down on her consciousness, her narrative mind sagging and distended beneath pitiless and grandiose feeling.—
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
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The protests began last week with economic grievances as the Iranian currency, the rial, tanked.—
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Those are the drafts the Dolphins tanked for in 2019 to get five, first-round and four, second-round picks Receiver Jaylen Waddle looks like the lone survivor.—
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
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His strength on defense was particularly impressive for a freshman, as TCU big men Xavier Edmonds and David Punch struggled to create good looks inside the lane thanks in large part to the defense of Peat.—
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Players throughout the Heat’s rotation struggled to make shots.—
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
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These curtains are typically made from lightweight, inexpensive fabrics that lack the heft needed to drape properly, causing them to sag or droop in the center.—
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“Slump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slump. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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