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
Carmody said production downtime is a big issue for companies in the processing industry, with it at times costing thousands of dollars for each minute a processing machine isn't on.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
The star went on to say that the couple is enjoying their downtime now that wedding planning is behind them.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Cloud missteps don't just cause downtime.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Why not turn your downtime into a lucrative opportunity?
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
The star went on to say that the couple is enjoying their downtime now that wedding planning is behind them.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Cloud missteps don't just cause downtime.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Why not turn your downtime into a lucrative opportunity?
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Its lightweight and ultra-soft feel is perfect for layering underneath lightweight jackets and winter coats for breathable warmth.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other high-end finds include platform Ugg boots that can literally elevate your winter wardrobe, plus a Bissell vacuum that sucks up debris and washes floors clean.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From there, Miami needs a lot of breaks to go its way.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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