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noun

Definition of slumpnext
as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity the stock market is in a bit of a slump, but analysts expect things to pick up in the next fiscal quarter

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slump

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verb

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as in to slouch

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as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
Bregman has been a consistent presence at the plate for the Red Sox as well as the Houston Astros in his career, so the slump is fairly surprising. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Despite its slump, the semiconductor industry has more than made up the difference, growing to 19% of the S&P 500’s value. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Verb
By Carmen Reinicke, Bloomberg The history of megacap initial public offerings shows that the stocks usually slump in the first year of trading. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The aluminum market is facing a deepening shortage as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles supply, with spot prices for the metal spiking while exchange inventories slump. — Mark Burton, Bloomberg, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slump
  1. recession
  2. slouch
  3. skid
  4. sag
  5. tank
  6. collapse
  7. struggle
  8. droop
Noun
  • America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • The Foundation attributes the stagnation in Millennial incomes directly to the timing of recession entry.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • Ellison, who is fifty-five, was slouched behind the wheel with the heater blowing on him.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The Grammy winner’s boots featured an over-the-knee design that slightly slouched around her thigh.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • An InStyle writer recommends the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick for her grandma’s sagging turkey neck.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Firm up crepey or sagging skin on your face, neck, and décolleté with this popular No7 retinol serum.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Plenty of other problems tanked the Mets.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • Ahead of what could be their final practice in Lawrence, Algeria midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, who plays for Lille in France, was asked about the possibility the teams might tank Saturday’s match.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Definition of tank
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  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Acuff got off to a much better start after struggling to make shots in his summer league debut on Saturday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
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