1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
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as in inertia
lack of action or activity
was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
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Recent Examples of quiescence
Inside Philanthropy, a respected journal that covers the sector, published a story in June about the quiescence of philanthropy to Trump’s attacks on civil society.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
If they were all plunged into quiescence without warning one autumn day, due to a sudden drop in temperature, they’d be caught in various stages of development.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
If they were all plunged into quiescence without warning one autumn day, due to a sudden drop in temperature, they’d be caught in various stages of development.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their offense, outside their all-world quarterback, doesn’t scare anybody, not without Rashee Rice (suspension) and Xavier Worthy (injury), and with Travis Kelce in Year 13.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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This might look like prolonged dependence on parents for housing and finances, difficulty committing to work or education, avoidance of romantic or social commitments or a general inertia around planning for the future.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Driven by the balance between gravity and inertia, the weight shifts automatically as vibrations change.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is mostly an over-the-top spy thriller with wild shootouts, great suspense and some really intense action, but this scene took it to another level entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After a chaotic 90 seconds that included six penalties, Campbell sacked Young on fourth down to end the suspense.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sheriff Tony later condemned his deputies’ failures, including their inaction on removing Nathan’s firearms or seeking a court order under Florida’s red flag law, passed after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High massacre.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Concerns about interest rates, global events, or potential downturns can lead to overly cautious choices—or even inaction.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the plan is to launch an education and awareness initiative on screen time, one of the causes of inactivity, which will be led by the surgeon general.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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After more than a decade of dormancy, the teams clash Saturday at Columbia for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff in their first meeting since 2011.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Plants grow from a tuber rather than a true bulb but follow the same cycle of blooming and dormancy as spring flowering bulbs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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