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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
While investors have their fingers crossed for a soft landing by the U.S. economy, how bad can things get if there is another recession?
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The economy has ranked among the top issues for voters since the beginning of Biden’s term, which brought both a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 recession and high inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The growth in the third quarter means Germany has skirted a technical recession — which is marked by two consecutive quarters of contraction — for now.
—Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The economy grew solidly again in the third quarter, bolstering the belief that the U.S. can dodge a recession and raising the odds the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more modestly in the months ahead.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The economy has ranked among the top issues for voters since the beginning of Biden’s term, which brought both a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 recession and high inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The growth in the third quarter means Germany has skirted a technical recession — which is marked by two consecutive quarters of contraction — for now.
—Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
The economy grew solidly again in the third quarter, bolstering the belief that the U.S. can dodge a recession and raising the odds the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more modestly in the months ahead.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recession
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Australian miner Mineral Resources last week shut a lithium project in Western Australia citing the commodity slump.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Economists predict that mortgage rates will remain volatile this year, but generally forecast them to hover around 6% in 2025. Elevated mortgage rates and high prices have helped keep the U.S. housing market in a sales slump going back to 2022.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The mineral withdrawal and rejection of Twin Metals leases were first enacted in the final days of the Obama administration.Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to net redemptions and withdrawals.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, offers a diverse range of activities for tourists, including wine tasting, outdoor adventures, and spa retreats.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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There are cosy rooms and retreats throughout, from the comfy bar to the quiet reading room all with breathtaking views over the lake and the fells beyond.Natasha Langan, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The train cars that will be sent to Lima were built between 1985 and 1987 and served millions of riders in the Bay Area until their retirement.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Recession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recession. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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