Examples of dormancy in a Sentence
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
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The answer is that dim residential lighting, at intensities typical of a porch light, suppresses mosquito dormancy more powerfully than even urban warming does.
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Removing spent blooms encourages the plant to put more effort into flower production, rather than preparing for dormancy.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
Peony Planting and Care Peonies require cold winters to induce plant dormancy, so they are rarely used as garden plants in USDA growing zones higher than seven.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
After 10 years of dormancy, the desert explodes with color, attracting visitors and pollinators alike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Removing spent blooms encourages the plant to put more effort into flower production, rather than preparing for dormancy.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 20 May 2026
Peony Planting and Care Peonies require cold winters to induce plant dormancy, so they are rarely used as garden plants in USDA growing zones higher than seven.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
After 10 years of dormancy, the desert explodes with color, attracting visitors and pollinators alike.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dormancy
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dormancy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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dormancy
noun
dor·man·cy
ˈdȯr-mən-sē 
: the quality or state of being dormant
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