stagnate
verb (used without object)
to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
have stagnated
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present perfectof stagnate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Although the country still imports large quantities of soybeans, beef and dairy products, agricultural imports have stagnated in recent years as food output increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
But in a summer of soaring temperatures, The Hundred's crowds have stagnated.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The city’s vouchers for the Community Cat Program have stagnated compared with vouchers for individuals with pets, Naitaki said, leading to explosive kitten seasons like this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Average household incomes have stagnated, raising questions about why the royals weren’t tightening their belts, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Even as mobility seems to have stagnated, the ranks of the elite are opening.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
