deflation

noun

Definition of deflationnext
as in downturn

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Recent Examples of deflation But a trio of economists, including former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath, insist that appreciation could worsen Chinese deflation and further reduce demand for foreign goods, exacerbating imbalances. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Owing to a recession and chronic deflation in the 1990s, Japan had kept its interest rates as low as zero or negative in the hope of rejuvenating the economy since then through the 2010s. — John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The bill would also require rules governing use of tire-deflation devices to immobilize street takeover cars without causing tire blowouts. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 The United States experienced deflation in the Great Depression. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflation
  1. downturn
  2. shrinkage
  3. slump
  4. reduction
  5. decrease
  6. diminution
  7. sag
  8. deterioration
Noun
  • For decades, letter shapes have been used to sum up the economy, especially following major downturns.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yet a real resolution of the imbalances did not come until Japan’s economic downturn in the 1990s, which brought collapsing asset prices, persistent deflation, and years of stagnation.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of downturn
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  • Regularly lowering sonar tools and mechanical sensors allows operators to map shifting cavern walls, track structural shrinkage, and inspect steel casings and cement seals for fractures.
    — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • L’Oréal, the parent company of Redken and Kérastase, developed a curl classification system from a study across 22 countries, studying curl radius, shrinkage ratio, and the number of twists on a hair fiber.
    — Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of shrinkage
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  • Unitree’s recent slump has raised concerns about how Beijing may boost emerging strategic sectors without stoking a speculative frenzy.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cal Raleigh busted out of a season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career Monday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of slump
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  • Top establishments like London's Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, a three-star restaurant, offer flexible à la carte lunch options for under £100, a significant reduction from their standard tasting menus.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recent school closures have helped the district to be able to make that reduction.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • The 90-day decrease is typically anywhere from 70 to 100 points.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on your loan terms, your rate could increase, decrease or stay the same.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • But one of the most immediate and visible consequences of 1898 was the diminution of the city’s Black population.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensation and punitive damages for emotional distress, the temporary loss of property use and the long-term diminution of property value caused by chemical stigma.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of diminution
Noun
  • Press through your palms to straighten your arms without letting your hips sag.
    — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Maintain a straight, rigid line from your shoulders to your heels, actively engaging the deep abdominal wall without letting the lower back sag.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026
Definition of sag
Noun
  • The City is aware of deterioration to the pavers surrounding the memorial related to the seawall conditions in this section of the Riverwalk.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The deterioration in DeepMind’s talent flows coincided with the lab tightening its publication rules, Hurd said, something that Zeki researchers say may have weakened one of the lab’s most important draws for research-minded staff.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
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