QUIESCENCES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

quiescences

noun

plural of quiescence

as in suspensions

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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suspensions

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Again, the military removed the suspensions and ended its investigation.

— Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Moore and Harbaugh served suspensions tied to that investigation and an earlier investigation into recruiting violations.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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