downslides

noun

plural of downslide
as in dark ages

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  1. decreases
  2. shrinkages
  3. falloffs
  4. slumps
  5. downturns
  6. reductions
  7. dips
  8. falls
Noun
  • Anyone who has spent a career in and around tech will be aware of Moore's Law—the phenomenon observed by Gordon Moore in the 1960s that, as computing power increases, its cost decreases.
    — Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Provides Anti-Inflammatory Effects Research indicates that the long-term use (8 weeks) of kefir was linked with decreases in inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, which impact heart health.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
Definition of decreases
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  • All of the cumulative regions the wave passes through, with all of the growth and shrinkages that occur, imprint themselves onto the wave, as do the initial and final gravitational potentials.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of shrinkages
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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
Definition of falloffs
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  • Both former teammates, once Toronto's stars, now face individual slumps and lead underperforming teams, underscoring MLB's unpredictable nature.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • One after another, Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing broke up their offensive slumps with home runs.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of slumps
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  • Europe often moves the other way, hoarding labor through downturns, and analysts count that instinct among the reasons its productivity has recently stalled.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Hermès keeps its famous leather goods intentionally hard to find, which protects the brand from economic downturns and keeps profit margins incredibly high.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of downturns
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  • Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On the other hand, massive reductions in the number of incoming immigrants do not increase such jobs.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • The sidewalk in front of my house had some lips and dips that could’ve compelled me to rent heavy equipment and get to work.
    — Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Layered dips are an easy way to impress your guests, and this bright taco dip is a great option.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls, were the causes of more than 197,440 deaths that same year, records show.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • But having an awareness of how to mitigate the impact of falls, and developing the mentality not to be scared of falling, can be crucial to making a deep run at the slipperiest Slam.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of falls
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“Downslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downslides. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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