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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Even slumping Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run against the Nationals — his first homer since Aug. 8 and his first at Dodger Stadium since June 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
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
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into the technology, sparking a revival among slumping American manufacturers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
With sales slumping, winemakers that once turned up their noses at airlines are competing to get their best bottles on board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Sit up, Miss Celia! Get a good breath, now,” I say, but she’s slumping against me.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
