slump
verb (used without object)
to drop or fall heavily; collapse.
slumping
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present participleof slump.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Treasury yields were slumping across the curve early Thursday as bonds headed for their biggest one-day rally in at least a year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Though Ohtani’s arrival kicked off the Dodgers’ back-to-back championships, this isn’t his first time slumping in the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are also 5-0 after another defensive masterclass from Brian Flores' unit in their 23-13 win at the slumping New Orleans Saints.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The sports giant suffered an especially big drop in Greater China, a badly slumping area.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
He was crowding her, slumping slightly so he could talk toward her face.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
