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as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
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as in inertia
lack of action or activity
was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
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Recent Examples of quiescence
Inside Philanthropy, a respected journal that covers the sector, published a story in June about the quiescence of philanthropy to Trump’s attacks on civil society.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Surviving Extreme Conditions No other insect is known to switch between quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Surviving Extreme Conditions No other insect is known to switch between quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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Viewers responded in droves to ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live in September, and not positively.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Helping to optimize the delivery of that bolstered output to the road is a suspension system born from the C5 Corvette.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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More modern power resources, like wind, solar, and batteries, don't involve inertia, because they are digitally controlled.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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The inertia continues despite economic and regulatory headwinds across the world that threaten to impact sales and product strategies.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The combination of suspense and surprise is enough to keep anyone engaged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The director continues to drum up the suspense when, after a Hollywood-style car chase that’s perfectly executed, the clan arrives at Iman’s childhood home in the mountains, where things definitely take a turn into thriller territory and several guns come back into play.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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But that shouldn’t freeze us into inaction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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The governor issued the ban as a result of the inaction of state lawmakers over several months.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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All points expire after 12 months of inactivity and Notes expire 12 months after they are issued.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Orchid blooms last a long time, and afterward, the plant enters a long rest period or dormancy before the next bloom.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Make sure your blades are sharpened before the last cut of the season so the lawn goes into dormancy as healthy as possible.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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