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
The result is an immediate glow without any downtime.
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Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Its fast-charging hardware would provide an attractive alternative to lengthy charging downtimes and battery-swapping systems upon which untethered robots rely currently.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
After watching Betts go 0 for 4 with two strikeouts, two weak groundouts and multiple swings at pitches out of the strike zone, Roberts decided Betts needed more downtime.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2025
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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Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Its fast-charging hardware would provide an attractive alternative to lengthy charging downtimes and battery-swapping systems upon which untethered robots rely currently.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
After watching Betts go 0 for 4 with two strikeouts, two weak groundouts and multiple swings at pitches out of the strike zone, Roberts decided Betts needed more downtime.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Warm-season grasses are dormant in winter and have a flush of growth when spring arrives.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The cabins opened for the summer season in May after being vacant over the winter.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This can significantly improve efficiency and reduce errors, making the 15-minute breaks a worthwhile investment in long-term productivity.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Tribune reported that Democrats spent around $10,000 a day on lodging and food during the walkout, paid by the House Democratic Caucus, additional fundraising around the quorum break, and out of lawmakers’ pockets.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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