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
After over a decade of relative quiescence, the global AI market is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, fueled by advancements in natural language processing, generative AI, and machine learning (ML).
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The message was that Israel can strike anyone, anywhere — but will this show of force intimidate Israel’s allies into quiescence?
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The message was that Israel can strike anyone, anywhere — but will this show of force intimidate Israel’s allies into quiescence?
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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On April 21, Harvard, which rejected the demands, filed a lawsuit in a Boston federal court challenging the suspension of funds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hoppe does not take cognizance of the power of inertia.—
Walter E Block,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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The real challenges lie in operational inertia, fragmented adoption and underutilization of existing tools.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With puppet animation and visual inventiveness, this Adult Swim series blends satire, suspense and Latin American flair.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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The supermarket sequence is the sensational center of this episode, full of suspense and excitement — everything this show does well.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Children growing up in Baltimore neighborhoods pay the cost of inaction daily, where badges inspire fear rather than security.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, 81% believe the inaction will lead to higher costs.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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No amount of fertilizer will bring the lawn out of dormancy; the growing conditions must change.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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