downward spiral

noun

: a situation in which something continuously decreases or gets worse
Her life was in a downward spiral as she battled depression and addiction.

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The second half explores the downward spiral and the eventual end of a relationship. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026 Latin immigrant representation on television continues on a downward spiral, a new study revealed. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026 The Cubs are now 0-8-1 in their last nine series, a downward spiral that has turned their two 10-game winning streaks earlier this season into distant memories. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026 New York reported that some of her former aides—who have left Mace’s office and campaign at a staggering rate—trace her downward spiral to February of 2025. — Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for downward spiral

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“Downward spiral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downward%20spiral. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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