1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
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2
as in inertia
lack of action or activity
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
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Recent Examples of dormancy
The dormancy often provides robust protective structures and internally stored energy reserves for the organisms.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
No amount of fertilizer will bring the lawn out of dormancy; the growing conditions must change.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
After 17 years of dormancy, a new group of investors purchased the Commonwealth brand and building in 2019, slightly tweaking the name to Old Commonwealth.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
No amount of fertilizer will bring the lawn out of dormancy; the growing conditions must change.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
After 17 years of dormancy, a new group of investors purchased the Commonwealth brand and building in 2019, slightly tweaking the name to Old Commonwealth.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dormancy
Noun
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The carrier also announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from the airport.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Asked about the suspension at a briefing Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.S. uses every available resource to vet people applying for visas.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The second use case — using stablecoins as a means of payment — is less advanced, largely due to regulatory inertia.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The global economy moves with inertia, so immediate dramatic change is only part of an uncertain timeframe.—
T. Nelson Thompson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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Susan Walter is the author of five novels of suspense: Lie by the Pool, Good as Dead, Over Her Dead Body, Letters from Strangers,, and Running Cold.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The first, called quiescence, relies on environmental cues — when temperatures plummet, metabolism automatically tapers off.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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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
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Accusations of inaction During the trial, advocacy groups have accused health authorities of inaction after they were notified as soon as 2005 of Le Scouarnec’s conviction for possessing child pornography pictures.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The human cost of inaction Victims of these scams often lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dormancy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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