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downslide

American  
[doun-slahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌslaɪd /

noun

  1. a decline or downward trend, as of prices.


Etymology

Origin of downslide

First recorded in 1925–30; down 1 + slide

Example Sentences

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Analysts at 22V Research said in a recent report that the valuation gap should narrow a bit going forward as they expect longer term bond yields to slide as the economy cools slightly.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The downturn hit semiconductor players such as Nvidia and Intel the hardest, causing a primary index of global chip firms to slide.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Shares continued to slide the following day and ended Friday’s session in the red.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That can allow more land ice to slide into the ocean, potentially accelerating global sea level rise.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

It is dark, I grope for the edge of the bed and cautiously try to slide down.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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