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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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verb

1
as in to slouch

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as in to skid

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Recent Examples of slump
Noun
The slump has hit Los Angeles especially hard — with more than 50,000 jobs disappearing since 2022. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 He was berated by pockets of Brighton supporters at the Amex Stadium after a 1-0 defeat by bitter rivals Crystal Palace in February during a winter slump of one win in 13 league games. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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 As sales slumped, the couple fell behind on rent and had to cut staff by half, from four to two in some cases. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 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
  • The recession caused by the Covid pandemic led to a new round of cuts to public colleges and universities, the CBPP found.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The global economy has so far avoided the kind of recession that many past energy shocks produced.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recession
Verb
  • The mother laughed, which made the girl slouched sullenly on her Icelandic glance back, and her mother brushed a hand over her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Certain chairs can cause slouching overtime if not intended for work use, resulting in harming your body in the process.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of slouch
Verb
  • Trent Grisham homered twice and hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Algiers, before plunging into a deep ravine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of skid
Verb
  • Officers quickly converged to help subdue the teen, with Merks pulling the gun from the backside of his jeans, which had sagged below his mid-thigh.
    — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The evacuation came after unpermitted construction work in the garage caused ceilings to sag and exposed rebar.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sag
Verb
  • Our trees have been downed, our houses pummeled and our spirits tanked.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The commingling of late night and overtly liberal politics has been a narrative for a decade now, ever since Colbert’s ratings skyrocketed (for engaging in them) and Jimmy Fallon’s tanked (for not) in the president’s first term.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of tank
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  • Thousands of people on Flores camped outside collapsed homes under tarpaulin tents overnight into Monday, sleeping outside because of the danger of more aftershocks.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Parked cars were crushed when buildings collapsed during the quake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • According to the court document, the fraud scheme started with recruiting young women who were homeless or struggling with addiction, housing or finances.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Even as Brandon Marsh struggled against lefties, he was allowed to hit against tough relievers late in games.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of struggle
Verb
  • Petals that are fading, drooping, dropping off, or turning brown are all signs that the flower is reaching the end of its life and is ready to be removed.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prevent drooping by watering deeply in the morning, improving drainage, and pruning to maintain airflow and plant health.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
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