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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
But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news.
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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
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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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
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
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While that included Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial suspension in September, more relevant was CBS’ surprise decision this summer to cancel The Late Show, which is hosted by Stewart’s old colleague Stephen Colbert.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The suspension of government data because of the government shutdown, which is nearing the longest on record, has made the Fed’s job of judging the economy even more difficult.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Where the first half of the 1600 conversation explored how young men are drifting toward the right through grievance, alienation and algorithmic content, this installment challenges Democrats to confront their own inertia.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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American inertia has become a global liability.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Blending dark comedy, drama, and suspense, His Weakest Creatures is billed as a sharp allegory of love, survival, and moral compromise, culminating in an unexpected finale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Liam Hemsworth picks up the White Wolf's blades on season 4 of the Netflix series that also stars Laurence Fishburne, and the suspense is killing us — not like a basilisk, but maybe a drowner.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are now learning about these drastic increases from their health insurers, a direct consequence of Republican inaction.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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That was when PeerK12 alerted the district to the human swastika display and the inaction of SDA administrators.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The World Health Organization has set a global target of reducing the levels of physical inactivity in adults and adolescents by 10 percent by 2025 and 15 percent by 2030, relative to the 2010 baseline.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But this past July, Baldwin’s own civil suit was dismissed because of inactivity.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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In southern climates where the ground does not freeze, bare-root trees and shrubs can be planted at any time during their winter dormancy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the top of the eighth, after a stretch of collective dormancy, Muncy jolted the Dodgers awake by making the most of another hit.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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