DOWNSWING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

downswing

noun

Definition of downswing

as in downturn

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Recent Examples of downswing The Lions moved on from veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a once-reliable player on the downswing of his career, who struggled at center last season. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026 That group had known nothing but playing into February until the 6-11 downswing last season. — Sam McDowell March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026 Inflation appears to be on the downswing again after a bumpy ride in 2025. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downswing

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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

Noun

With enormous amounts of debt on its balance sheet, the company is vulnerable to sharp moves in interest rates, as well as any signs of a slowdown in the data center buildout.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Elon Musk ordered the Starlink slowdown that hindered Kyiv’s defense last week, US officials told The Wall Street Journal, an episode that punctuated a stunning breakdown in US-Ukraine ties.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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