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latency

noun

ˈlā-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce latency (audio)
Definition of latencynext
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days

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  1. suspension
  2. suspense
Noun
  • George, despite missing significant time because of a 25-game suspension for violating NBA drug policy, had a good season on both ends.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But in August, a Jackson County judge upheld Shurin’s order that Biscari get his job back, receive full back wages and benefits and serve a three-day suspension without pay.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • Anticipation crescendos ahead of every season for the Minnesota Vikings, but this year’s opener offers extra suspense.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by an extraordinary true story, the film combines the suspense of a crime thriller with compelling young protagonists thrust into unimaginable circumstances.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspense
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“Latency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latency. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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