downswings

noun

plural of downswing
as in downturns

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  1. downturns
  2. slowdowns
Noun
  • 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
Definition of downturns
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  • Lenders, and borrowers, care whether a mortgage can remain affordable through job changes, slowdowns, illnesses or other disruptions.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Refining Client Narratives Takes Priority Summer slowdowns should be seen as a strategic advantage.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slowdowns
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“Downswings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downswings. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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