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as in slump
a period of decreased economic activity
the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
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as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation
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Recent Examples of recession
Some might conclude, then, that the return of a proudly low-rent, late-aughts scuzz-pop princess is just another recession indicator, and a welcome one for her adoring Animals.
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
But for Trump’s opponents, the economic news since Inauguration Day has been one setback after another, and talk of a recession has been a constant theme.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Economists fear high tariffs will fan inflation and slow the economy, possibly pushing the U.S. into recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
But for Trump’s opponents, the economic news since Inauguration Day has been one setback after another, and talk of a recession has been a constant theme.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Economists fear high tariffs will fan inflation and slow the economy, possibly pushing the U.S. into recession.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
Noun
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Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025.—
Luke Broadwater Eric Schmitt Glenn Thrush Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The decline coincided with a sales slump at Tesla and came amid worldwide protests against Musk over his role in Trump's administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The sculpture’s location itself is one of total urban deletion and communicative displacement as much as the sculptural structure is one of perceptual withdrawal and refusal of even a minimum of gratifying tactility.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Israeli media reported that Hamas added new demands to the proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, including a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid flow into the strip.—
Michael Dorgan , Yonat Friling , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The situation has sparked backlash from both conservatives, who want companies to stay neutral, and LGBTQ+ advocates, who view the company's stance as a retreat on its support for the community, as many companies appear to reduce their Pride campaigns this year.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Originally a private home, it was converted in the 1940s into a corporate retreat, mainly used by the Borg-Warner automotive company.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Mellanby, whose specialized brand of extermination fueled the Panthers’ run to the Stanley Cup Finals, announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Roberts recently announced his retirement after 14 years at KU and 37 years total. Vaughn, 50, is ready to re-embrace the college game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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