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
Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society.
—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
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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The trailer maintains 17 inches (43 cm) of ground clearance with help from its 3,500-lb dual-torsion-axle suspension and includes electromagnetic drum brakes for improved stopping power.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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Eastland rejects the findings and will fight the suspension, said Camp Mystic attorney Joshua Fiveson.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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That cork includes political resistance, misinformation, short-term financial incentives, regulatory inertia and entrenched fossil-fuel interests.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Large majorities of people know what these passwordless credentials are and use them to log in to at least some accounts, but they are being held back by organizational inertia.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Northwestern let a little bit of suspense creep in during the second half of its NCAA Tournament semifinal Friday evening at Martin Stadium.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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There are others that have a lot more mystery and suspense.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The superb ensemble includes Lyudmilla Ignatenko (Jessie Buckley) as the wife of a firefighter mortally wounded in the initial hours of the disaster and the fictional Ulana Khomyuk (Emily Watson) as a scientist who warns political leaders about the consequences of inaction.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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But the needs of older adults are growing rapidly, and the cost of inaction will only increase over time.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The SteamTech Elite also has important safety features, including an auto-shutoff that turns the iron off after eight minutes of inactivity (a chime alerts you when this happens).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Their inactivity ultimately cost them a chance at DeBoer, who became the New York Islanders head coach late in the season.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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After 10 years of dormancy, the desert explodes with color, attracting visitors and pollinators alike.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Removing spent blooms encourages the plant to put more effort into flower production, rather than preparing for dormancy.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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