1
as in acquiescence
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as in inertia
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Recent Examples of passivity
Even so, their passivity was seriously disturbing to the Blackhawks fans in the arena.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Love and partnership thrive on proactivity, not passivity.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
The devices, in imposing passivity on their users, implicate them in the destruction and absolve them at the same time.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
More than once, that passivity slipped into calamity.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Love and partnership thrive on proactivity, not passivity.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
The devices, in imposing passivity on their users, implicate them in the destruction and absolve them at the same time.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
More than once, that passivity slipped into calamity.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passivity
Noun
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The major sticking point in negotiations that kept the strike going for nearly a year was protections surrounding generative A.I., which the gaming companies made significant acquiescences to come their best, last and final offer.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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His goal seems to be to scare the public into acquiescence.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Every nation faces inertia, and breaking away from entrenched methods of production is challenging.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In the Gilded Age, a century ago, the U.S. was mired in political division and inertia, with absurdly high levels of income inequality and widespread distrust of institutions, especially government.—
Anastasia G Mcateer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The comedy follows an aspiring gay playwright who — suffering from a summer of writer’s block and apathy in his Encino apartment — embarks on a flamboyant cruise in his imagination, only to discover that his real life is falling apart around him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Resistance in high-structure organizations doesn’t come from apathy.—
Anton Schneerson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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We should be united about what’s at stake, compromise in deference to the facts, and work together to build what America needs.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Even as Marine Corps recruiters promote enlistment as protection for families lacking legal status, directives for strict immigrant enforcement have cast away practices of deference previously afforded to military families, immigration law experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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The 80-year-old Parker, who’d been fielding calls from many of his former Terrier players since getting the call, accepted the honor with humility and his trademark humor.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
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Sanchez’s home life also offers him a healthy dose of humility and perspective, courtesy of his wife, Melly.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Hours later, as the commanders slept at home in a medicated stupor, the handmaids spread out all over with the intent of killing Gilead’s leaders in their sleep.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
16 May 2025
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Drugs either didn’t work or put him in a severe stupor.—
Kayana Szymczak For The New York Times,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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His losses have come by knockout (three), submission (one) and decision (two).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The results speak volumes: project submissions increased 39% year-on-year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2025
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Neurological Effects Very high levels of magnesium can affect the brain and nervous system, leading to symptoms like drowsiness, confusion, lethargy, and depression.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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Ricky Darryl had all the telltale signs: a dangerously high fever of 107 degrees Fahrenheit, pale gums, extreme lethargy, and near-total exhaustion.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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“Passivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passivity. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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