DOWNTURNS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

downturns

noun

plural of downturn

as in deflations

a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse

—usually singular an economic downturn There's been a downturn in the housing market.

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Recent Examples of downturns Prior housing downturns were leverage events—thin equity, loose underwriting, cascading foreclosures. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Wicked saw one of the biggest downturns, down more than $290,000 from the prior week, to $1 million, as attendance dropped to 86 percent from 99 percent. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Comptroller Phil Diamond has said a minimum of $300 million should be held in reserve to protect against tourism market downturns that could impair the county’s ability to pay for its ongoing obligations. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The industry is facing what’s been described as one of the most severe and prolonged downturns in decades, and the impacts continue to ripple throughout the wine sector and beyond. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 Initiatives like microcredentialing programs, unemployment insurance, and portable benefits could limit the severity of future labor market downturns by supporting this growing cohort of workers. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Their 32-5 stretch over the summer put the Red Sox in a good position to endure inevitable downturns and the dog days of August. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Hernández and Tucker both went through major slumps at the plate during the season.

— Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Bitcoin and gold snapped back from steep midyear slumps, with bitcoin vaulting above $77,000 and gold nearing $4,700 as investors rushed into alternative assets this week.

— Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of slumps

Noun

According to an analysis from California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), the tax could generate revenues in the tens of millions in the short term but cause decreases in income tax revenue in the future.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

The company made headcount reductions at AOL, Eventbrite, and Vimeo, following the acquisitions.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
During the interim period between presidents, the university convened a committee to find short-term solutions to some issues such as the reductions in graduate students and grant funding.

— Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reductions

Noun

Turkish food with menu items like mezza dips, Greek salad, lamb chops and kebabs, falafel, seafood and more.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dips

Noun

The average user on both a sportsbook and prediction market loses money, and trying to claw back losses puts users in even deeper financial holes, experts warn.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Despite the sloppy showing by BYU and a dominant defensive performance, TCU failed to capitalize, as the Horned Frogs continue to struggle to score against Power Four conference teams (averaging 11 points per game, all in losses).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026

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