deflation

noun

Definition of deflationnext
as in downturn

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Recent Examples of deflation Higher energy and food prices pushed inflation up, adding to cost worries in a country that until recently was threatened with deflation. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026 That means Chinese government bonds, buoyed by deflation and a vast pool of domestic savings, are offering investors a safe-haven asset. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Yet a real resolution of the imbalances did not come until Japan’s economic downturn in the 1990s, which brought collapsing asset prices, persistent deflation, and years of stagnation. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 Proactive measures are vital, whether the market sees steady growth, slow deflation, or a crash. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflation
  1. downturn
  2. shrinkage
  3. slump
  4. reduction
  5. decrease
  6. diminution
  7. sag
  8. deterioration
Noun
  • In China, Hermès has proved more resilient than its peers since the beginning of the luxury downturn in 2023.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The remarks followed the release of strong quarterly results, with revenue and earnings beating analysts’ expectations despite a 6% downturn in revenue due to pressure squeezing all broadband purveyors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of downturn
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  • While only satellite observations and the most delicate instruments can detect these shifts, the consequences of this shrinkage means moonquakes can occur anywhere on the lunar surface at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The nonprofit Stand Up for Stand Up posted a detailed breakdown of the data that outlines a 66% shrinkage in the SiriusXM Raw channel roster.
    — Christina Catherine Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrinkage
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  • In an email, general manager and head brewer David Bulcock told The Star that their original location, which opened in 2019, saw a slump in foot traffic and bookings for their event space located in the back of the brewery and roastery.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, other pockets of the economy remain weak, weighed down by feeble consumption and a multiyear property slump.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of slump
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  • The district plans to make about $1 million in reductions during the 2027-28 academic year regardless of the referendum, according an infographic from the district.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Schmidt expects that kind of workforce reduction to become more common as AI makes businesses more efficient.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • Although the decrease in shot volume wasn’t quite as dramatic, Giddey went 1-for-10 from the field and scored only two points in Wednesday’s brutal beatdown by the Raptors.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Clippers have the largest decrease in the NBA in average age between their current roster and the group that was active for last year's season opener, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • Goddard’s diminution is part of a broader pivot at NASA as the White House redirects the space agency to put American astronauts on the moon by 2028.
    — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Around the halfway point of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Petya Trofimov — eternal grad student, moral purist, and former tutor to the once wealthy family whose diminution sits at the heart of the play — makes a speech.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of diminution
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  • But the bigger concern was inside, where two steel columns had buckled on the 21st floor, causing floors above to sag.
    — Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Even as overall sales sag, $1 million-and-up sales are remaining strong in Broward.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of sag
Noun
  • International monitors have warned of a deterioration in political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Milder temperatures and heavy rainstorms have led to more deterioration and flooding on streets and sidewalks.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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