stagnating

VERB

deteriorate by lack of action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fester hibernate languish stall stand still

STRONG

constipate decay decline idle putrefy rot rust stand stifle stultify trammel vegetate

WEAK

go to seed lie fallow not move

Antonyms

STRONG

build flourish grow help improve

WEAK

strengthen

Example Sentences

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stagnating

“They’re now moving from being a very quickly growing market to a stagnating and slower-growth market when it comes to transportation fuels,” mostly because of China’s massive push toward electric vehicles.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Genuine reforms remain off the table as a fix for stagnating growth, which means exports are the default.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

However, since early July oil prices have been "creeping upwards until the middle of the month then stagnating".

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Cathie Wood showcased a Tesla robo-taxi ride, highlighting its potential for earnings growth amid stagnating EV sales.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

“I just feel like I’m stagnating, and it’s pretty obvious Sam isn’t interested in my development.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad