trough

[trawf, trof, trawth, troth] / trɔf, trɒf, trɔθ, trɒθ /

NOUN

gutter, depression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

trench

STRONG

canal channel crib cup dike dip ditch duct flume furrow gully hollow manger moat watercourse

Example Sentences

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From the market’s January peak to its October trough, the S&P 500 fell roughly 25%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since 1934, the S&P 500 has declined about 21% from its peak to trough ahead of or around midterm elections.

From MarketWatch

Yeti also carved out a durable double bottom just below the $30 level, matching the troughs from April and May.

From Barron's

Home builder stocks have experienced a volatile year, with an analyst suggesting further declines before reaching a trough.

From Barron's