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
That downturn cost shareholders who sold their stock during the uncertainty caused by what the lawsuit alleges was Musk’s deceitful behavior.
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Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
That downturn paired with the fact that Powell was unavailable for the entirety of the Heat’s recent seven-game winning streak due to a groin injury helped lead to his move to the bench.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The downturns of more than a percentage point of view share for a range of outlets.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
That downturn paired with the fact that Powell was unavailable for the entirety of the Heat’s recent seven-game winning streak due to a groin injury helped lead to his move to the bench.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The downturns of more than a percentage point of view share for a range of outlets.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The rankings are based on a three-year average, which smooths out spikes and dips occasioned by big events such as war or financial downturns.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downturn
Noun
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Salim lets him, following paces behind, slump-shouldered.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Short sellers are easing off broad wagers against the software sector after a bruising winter slump, but positioning in several individual stocks suggests bearishness is still running rampant below the surface.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The slowdown in headline inflation was largely driven by deepening energy deflation, following the resumption of generous electricity and gas subsidies, Surya said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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China’s consumer-price growth accelerated to the quickest in over three years and factory deflation moderated again, after a rally in energy markets and as household spending boomed during a later-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The compounds interact with the brain's opioid receptors, which can mimic the effects of drugs such as hydrocodone, including sedation, euphoria and a decrease in pain, according to the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Your heart rate will either increase or decrease.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Eating a diet rich in leafy greens, berries, and fish may help keep the brain younger for longer, with this eating pattern linked to slower shrinkage in key brain areas tied to memory and thinking, according to a new study published Tuesday in BMJ Neurology.—
Dr. Sumana Kondle,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The structure combines polymers with different shrinkage and luster properties, producing a soft loft and diffuse reflection intended to mimic the sheen of rayon or silk.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The falloff and fatigue after 83 points is very real.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Offseason price falloffs are common in all sports, and those at the top are often among the most impacted.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Recent history suggests this could be the start of another downtrend if the Knicks don’t stop the bleeding quickly.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Risk management Josh — Target spent most of the last year repairing a long downtrend, but the character of the chart has changed in the last few months.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Several reasons account for this diminution.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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There may be some pressure as well on institutions to reduce tuition; and the major question is whether doing so might result in diminution of necessary instruction and training, particularly in person.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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In a bubble, too many properties on the market chasing too few buyers can touch off drastic price reductions, sending the overall market tumbling.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Neither Monroe nor Sterling Heights has independently evaluated whether the exemption has led to any measurable pollution reduction, nor has the state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Downturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downturn. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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