1
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
Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society.
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Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 July 2025
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.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 July 2025
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.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
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In 2021, Richardson tested positive for THC, which is the chemical in marijuana, during a post-race drug test, giving her a 30-day suspension and ineligibility for the Tokyo Olympics.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Penguins had been off since sweeping a four-game trip with a victory over Vancouver on Sunday, with forward Bryan Rust starting a three-game suspension for a check to Canucks forward Brock Boeser's head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ships have real inertia and Newtonian physics, and pilots can choose to toggle flight assistance on to help stabilize their often unpredictable craft, or off to perform mind-bending maneuvers that can be the edge between life and death in high-skill player versus player shootouts.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bruening believes the market for specific skate types is just too small, the cost of development and rollout too high, and the cultural inertia too strong for some changes.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
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It all sticks — every Dutch angle, inventively silly camera placement, and enthusiastic heightening of high-noon suspense.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nominally in the spirit of ’90s from-hell thrillers, The Patient is a riveting character drama that offers some queasy white-knuckle suspense on the way to a thrilling climax.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Aides said the Pretti death was such a clarifying moment for their bosses that inaction was no longer an option.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, inaction is not the real danger.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The biggest mistake investors make is assuming that patience means inactivity.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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New federal data shows wide differences in physical inactivity from state to state, Axios reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Groundhogs are 'true hibernators' While hibernation is common among many animals, groundhogs enter a level of winter dormancy that is more unusual.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pruning cuts heal slowly during dormancy and invite opportunistic disease and pests.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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