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
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Luka Doncic had 41 points and eight rebounds while also picking up his suspension-triggering 16th technical foul during the Los Angeles Lakers ' 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pappas is arguing for a suspension of the federal gas tax as prices top $4 per gallon during the war.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Larger tires increase rotational inertia and lengthen the lever arm between hub and road, forcing the braking system to work harder.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The only thing that could work against it at this point is inertia—and enthusiasm for Sinners, a smash hit that picked up the most Oscar nominations this year and seems to engender a similar amount of love in the room at every industry event.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But what else is there to be said about a game devoid of suspense and that did nothing to abate fears that the Padres’ starting pitching will be its Achilles.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Despite the issues with the production, namely the too-tame suspense at times, this is a sharp cast of veterans.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Based on their inaction at quarterback so far, the Browns seem content to roll into 2026 with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel or Deshaun Watson.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new security gates to curb fare evasion and improve safety (more than 80% of the crime at BART used to come from fare jumpers) were delayed for years due to budget inaction.—
Steve Glazer,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Warming temperatures from climate change will likely lead to high levels of physical inactivity in the future, which could have significant public health implications.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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Chloé Farand summed it up for the Guardian, noting the researchers’ projection of 500,000 additional annual deaths due to inactivity by 2050.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures gradually warm and plants begin to bloom, the vernal equinox symbolizes the transition from winter's dormancy to the vibrant growth of spring.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The best time to prune a Japanese maple tree is during dormancy when the branches are bare, typically between the season’s first frost and late winter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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