as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Recent Examples of winter
Unlike most respiratory diseases like the common cold and flu, which generally peak during the winter, COVID-19 tends to spike twice and sometimes three times a year: once in the fall and winter, once in spring, and another time in the summer.
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Alice Park, Time, 24 July 2025
Pyle said rattlesnakes hibernate in the winter and emerge from their dens at the end of March when temperatures get to near 80 degrees in Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Pollen, insect bites and sun exposure can also cause acute hives to show up more in warmer months, while cold temperatures might trigger acute hives in the winter for some people.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
The company asks the court to grant access by Aug. 4, claiming time is running out to provide heat in time for the winter.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 24 July 2025
Pyle said rattlesnakes hibernate in the winter and emerge from their dens at the end of March when temperatures get to near 80 degrees in Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Pollen, insect bites and sun exposure can also cause acute hives to show up more in warmer months, while cold temperatures might trigger acute hives in the winter for some people.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
The company asks the court to grant access by Aug. 4, claiming time is running out to provide heat in time for the winter.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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What’s wrong with a lull in sales? Slow-growing sales, if not corrected, ultimately mean declining profitability – and stock price.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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It's been another busy week for politics in Kentucky — with no sign of a summer lull.—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 July 2025
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The new onslaught comes after a bit of a break from last week’s sweltering spate of weather, and Mayor Adams issued a new warning.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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Regular flights between Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and Pyongyang reopened in 2023 following a break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The couple's offseason adventures included a trip to Montana with pal Erin Andrews and friends, luxe dinner dates and downtime with friends.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Long hours, little pay, getting high in his downtime to decompress.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Trump has already cut the agency's workforce in half this year, and the Supreme Court on July 14 allowed more than 1,000 workers to stay fired while their layoffs are challenged in court.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The funding freeze came just before the Supreme Court decision allowing President Donald Trump to continue with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education, beginning with the layoffs of well over 1,000 employees.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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However, Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House out for August recess a day early, effectively skirting efforts to release more files.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
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Yet some of my Bronx City Council colleagues are imploring the mayor to step in and veto the Council’s action in the midst of summer recess, essentially providing the body no opportunity to respond.—
Kristy Marmorato,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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