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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
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.
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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.
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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
See All Example Sentences for quiescence
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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Since Ecuador lost, Hincapié will serve his red-card suspension during the team’s next international match.
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The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.
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But don’t mistake the pace for inertia.
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LaGore further contextualizes current hesitation toward intermodal adoption within organizational memory and operational inertia.
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With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game.
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Spoiled by their success A wide-open primary for governor without a debate sucks the suspense out of the room.
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Is this meant to be a response to Ruthye’s accusation that her inaction has consequences?
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Healthcare has trained generations of leaders to avoid the visible mistake more than the invisible cost of inaction.
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On the other hand, prolonged inactivity due to illness, immobilization or a sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.
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Both establishments received inactivity suspensions on June 10.
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Another shrub that blooms on new wood, it should be pruned in late winter during the plant's dormancy period, from late November to early March, before new growth appears to encourage the development of summer buds and blooms.
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Every plant has a temperature requirement for its system to wake from dormancy, take in nutrients, and thrive.
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So a material known for its inertness suddenly shows its true colors and starts to react and act as a catalyst.
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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