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as in inertia
lack of action or activity
the inactivity outside the school led me to think that it must have been vacation week
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Recent Examples of inactivity
On the other hand, prolonged inactivity due to illness, immobilization or a sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Both establishments received inactivity suspensions on June 10.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Mississippi was last in the overall ranking, with the country’s highest physical inactivity rate, social isolation score, and highest early death rate among seniors.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Whilst Colin went to find it (three minutes), the chat terminated for inactivity.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Sitting Too Much Higgins said physical inactivity contributes to weight gain, nervous system activation, and poorer blood vessel health, which can increase blood pressure.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
That includes closing costs, minimum withdrawal requirements, annual fees or inactivity fees.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
The study evaluated 13 dementia risk factors, from physical inactivity to substance use to diet.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Both establishments received inactivity suspensions on June 10.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Mississippi was last in the overall ranking, with the country’s highest physical inactivity rate, social isolation score, and highest early death rate among seniors.
—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Whilst Colin went to find it (three minutes), the chat terminated for inactivity.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Sitting Too Much Higgins said physical inactivity contributes to weight gain, nervous system activation, and poorer blood vessel health, which can increase blood pressure.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
That includes closing costs, minimum withdrawal requirements, annual fees or inactivity fees.
—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
The study evaluated 13 dementia risk factors, from physical inactivity to substance use to diet.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inactivity
Noun
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But don’t mistake the pace for inertia.
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LaGore further contextualizes current hesitation toward intermodal adoption within organizational memory and operational inertia.
Noun
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Even if the weather is perfect, summer is a busy season that can sometimes cause the garden to experience neglect.
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Supporters portray the Business Improvement District as a fix for years of neglect and crime, while opponents fear gentrification, over-policing and businesses gaining control over public space.
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Healthcare has trained generations of leaders to avoid the visible mistake more than the invisible cost of inaction.
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For this class, federal action (or inaction) makes or breaks their communities and livelihoods, with their frustration channeled through abstinence in the political process.
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The Genesis Convention Center, which had fallen into disuse and disrepair, opened in 1981.
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In 2015, an Angolan company called the Omatapalo Group bought the property, then overgrown and wild with disuse, made extensive renovations, and turned over management to Angolan hotel company OnTour, which opened Mumba Lodge in May 2025.
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Spending healthy years in idleness isn’t good for you.
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DeJean, who recorded the game-changing pick-six in Super Bowl LIX, couldn’t comprehend postseason idleness.
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Cost Shock At The Wrong Moment Late-stage price add-ons, especially shipping, are the single most common trigger for cart abandonment.
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Kids end up in foster care due to neglect, abuse or abandonment by their parents or caregivers.
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“Inactivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inactivity. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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