as in inertia
lack of action or activity
as a result of the park department's inaction, the city's pools are not ready to open for the summer
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Recent Examples of inaction
PensionBee’s analysis reveals the stark cost of inaction.
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Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Executing this might mean a leader not only communicates the risks of inaction but also models decisiveness themselves.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
There are scenarios in which the cryptocurrency exchange or financial institution involved in your cryptocurrency losses may be held accountable for their actions/inaction.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Such inaction at the trade deadline has been a hallmark of the organization.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Executing this might mean a leader not only communicates the risks of inaction but also models decisiveness themselves.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
There are scenarios in which the cryptocurrency exchange or financial institution involved in your cryptocurrency losses may be held accountable for their actions/inaction.
—William Jones, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Such inaction at the trade deadline has been a hallmark of the organization.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaction
inertia
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Character animations are slick, but reliable in their control and inertia — rarely leading to flubs caused by anything other than player error.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a time when so many companies are attempting a turnaround, by acting decisively, businesses can cut through inertia, rebuild momentum, and secure sustainable results.—
Daniel Schmeltz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Inaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaction. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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