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
Roberts had swapped Hernández and slumping Will Smith in the batting order, moving Hernández up to third and Smith down to fifth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 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
Buffett is stepping down at a time when Berkshire has raised eyebrows for its slumping stock price and a roughly $365 billion mountain of cash it held by the end of the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“And another thing,” Jessie had said over her shoulder to a slumping Jefferson.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
