DEPRESSIONS Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

depressions

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plural of depression

as in recessions

a period of decreased economic activity during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression

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as in holes

a sunken area forming a separate space the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza

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as in dents

the amount by which something is lessened a depression in the number of new homes being built

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For example, the 10 best trading days by percentage gain for the S&P 500 over the past three decades all occurred during recessions, often in close proximity to the worst days, according to a Wells Fargo analysis published earlier this year.

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
Nonetheless, even relatively small rises in unemployment have often bought recessions historically.

Simon Moore, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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