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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Black students were overrepresented in special education and school suspensions, while simultaneously being underrepresented in gifted programs and advanced courses.

— Shaun Harper, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Other suspensions Pearce was one of four suspensions the NFL handed out Friday.

— Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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