as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity
the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days
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Recent Examples of latencies
Microsoft did not state how the cables were damaged, but said traffic has been rerouted, which would cause higher-than-normal latencies while repairs occur.
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latencies
suspensions
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Researchers found that the district had an uptick in in-school suspensions in the first year after the cellphone restrictions were enacted.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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The matter has now been closed, and the players will begin serving their suspensions immediately.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Latencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latencies. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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