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
But instead of quitting, Oblivion used the global downtime to hone in on making music, without having to care whether or not it was getting played out.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The couple have been enjoying downtime and travel since the Chiefs lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025 in February.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
For your downtime Going out Beaches: Here are California’s dirtiest beaches.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Call of Duty is reserved for downtime after games only, several said.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The couple have been enjoying downtime and travel since the Chiefs lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025 in February.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
For your downtime Going out Beaches: Here are California’s dirtiest beaches.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Call of Duty is reserved for downtime after games only, several said.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Tyler Glasnow changed his delivery this winter, hoping to find health.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Particularly enticing may be the bonus paychecks for employees in both June and December to help families enjoy the summer and winter holidays.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Anderson’s Asteroid City set the best PSA opening record in some time almost exactly two years ago in June of 2023 with a wide break on the same number of screens, expanding to $9 million in a less competitive market.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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