slump
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
But that was before the injuries and the acquisitions and the slump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
As consumer demand softened, the industry tried to right itself again, and by late 2025 and early 2026, it seemed that the end of the slump was finally in sight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Australian airline Qantas said Thursday it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in annual net profits.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Evergrande's implosion has often been blamed for triggering a broader slump in China's property market that continues to weigh heavily on the economy.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Axel feels Ray’s body slump before turning toward the porch.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
Marvell drops after so-so earnings fail to wow investors, while PayPal slumps after a report says its takeover may be off.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Domino’s has been trying to rekindle growth in its U.S. business as the U.S. pizza industry slumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
She slumps over a cloth in the arms of a caretaker with her eyes closed, but rouses when another person brings her what appears to be raw meat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Analysts attributed slumps in Tesla sales in 2025 to be partly due to customers turning against Musk.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Brooke, the girl who complimented Dad’s singers, drops her head a little and slumps her shoulders.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Shares slumped 16% to $33 in premarket trading Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
On the one hand, Darkness’ giant black horns, glowing eyes and claws declare his absolute malice from the moment he appears onscreen, mournfully slumped on a throne.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
SAP stock slumped on Wednesday, making it the worst-performing large-cap European stock, after a UBS analyst criticized the German database giant’s slow rollout of artificial-intelligence-based tools.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Micron stock slumped Monday as another Chinese memory-chip maker prepares for an IPO.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Hannah was slumped into Aaron’s side like she had been crying.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
With Itauma barely able to stand, his legs unsteady and body swaying before slumping in the corner, his team threw in the towel.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Dodgers look completely listless, and waiting for slumping veterans like Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker to snap out of it is a losing strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into the technology, sparking a revival among slumping American manufacturers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Home sales are slumping, renovation spending is losing steam and yet lumber prices have risen this summer to their highest level in four years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
I could have cleared his slumping shoulder entirely and lit in the fire.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing slump
The Lingo of Body Language
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Long Way Down
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Dear Martin
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
