as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Recent Examples of downtime
By automatically balancing the tension of each mooring line, the system minimizes downtime, reduces strain on components, and enhances long-term performance.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This means patients may be able to avoid years of medications, invasive surgeries, or lengthy downtime.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
For downtime, nearby Zuiver, Amsterdam’s largest spa, is a locals’ favorite, with saunas, steam baths, pools, and relaxation lounges.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
Safe for all skin types, with little to no downtime and priced at $450 per session, it’s used on the face, neck, chest, hands, elbows, knees, and buttocks.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
This means patients may be able to avoid years of medications, invasive surgeries, or lengthy downtime.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
For downtime, nearby Zuiver, Amsterdam’s largest spa, is a locals’ favorite, with saunas, steam baths, pools, and relaxation lounges.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
Safe for all skin types, with little to no downtime and priced at $450 per session, it’s used on the face, neck, chest, hands, elbows, knees, and buttocks.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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But while the courses are good in Munich, the winter climate makes playing tricky for half the year.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The cases are further elevated by subtle metallic accents, ideal for a rich winter wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the All-Star break, Misiorowski looked like a lock for Milwaukee’s postseason rotation.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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