as in recession
a lack of activity or development and especially economic development
After years of economic stagnation, employment numbers began to rise.
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Recent Examples of stagnation
This open-mindedness naturally cultivates a more constructive atmosphere, as curiosity encourages exploration and discovery rather than stagnation or resistance.
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Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s leadership brought severe economic stagnation.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Still unable to break into the first team lineup, the feeling of stagnation continued to brew.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
To avoid stagnation, be sure to accept new perspectives within your friend group — or at least hear them out!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s leadership brought severe economic stagnation.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Still unable to break into the first team lineup, the feeling of stagnation continued to brew.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
To avoid stagnation, be sure to accept new perspectives within your friend group — or at least hear them out!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stagnation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnation
Noun
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Later that year, Newsom announced the second round, which included projects to help the Finance Department more efficiently analyze legislation and assist the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to more accurately predict when a recession will occur.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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At distances of billions of light-years, this corresponds to recession speeds that approach the speed of light, and for the most distant galaxies of all, like MoM-z14, speeds that even exceed it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Few buyers Despite seemingly noteworthy discounts, there’s a long-term slump in condo sales.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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And some experience the emotional toll of a disability or chronic pain that can often lead to depression.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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That study, which included doses of magnesium to mitigate any cardiac issues, found significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms after treatment.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Stagnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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