as in lazy
not doing or involving a lot of physical activity
They led a sedentary life after retirement, spending their days in front of the television.
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Recent Examples of sedentary
And a study published in The Lancet that examined the prevalence of adolescent depression among English youth suggested that increased sedentary behavior in adolescence could affect a person’s mental health into adulthood.
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Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Today, however, with our explosion of obesity and excessively sedentary living, progressively younger children are being diagnosed as Type 2 in frighteningly high numbers.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
People with conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol should also be careful, along with people who smoke, are very inactive, are obese or are sedentary.
—Rebecca Powell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The venous insufficiency is not surprising given Trump’s age, obesity and sedentary lifestyle.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Today, however, with our explosion of obesity and excessively sedentary living, progressively younger children are being diagnosed as Type 2 in frighteningly high numbers.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
People with conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol should also be careful, along with people who smoke, are very inactive, are obese or are sedentary.
—Rebecca Powell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The venous insufficiency is not surprising given Trump’s age, obesity and sedentary lifestyle.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedentary
Adjective
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Nearby, Splash Resort draws families and retirees alike with spacious, beachfront units and kid-friendly perks like an indoor water park, a lazy river, and a dive-in movie theater.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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In water, adults enjoy Aurora’s partnership with SCUBA SHACK, Anguilla’s only PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, while kids find their heaven at the massive waterpark, complete with slides and a lazy river.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The drought put brush and other vegetation in the area into dormant, winter-like states, fire behavior analyst Kevin Thompson said during the Monday night meeting.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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What should be a tender, feminist-minded story centered on a young woman rediscovering her dormant childhood dreamer turns into a middling melodrama about being with a cute guy in desperate need of her rescue.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The goal is to evolve The Really Useful Group from a sleepy theater company into an entertainment powerhouse with a hand in everything from gaming to movies to consumer products.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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By the time morning arrives in the sleepy hamlet of Maybrook, Pennsylvania only one student, Alexy Lilly (Cary Christopher) remains.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Today's threats can no longer be managed with static cameras and sporadic patrols.—
Freddy Kuo,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While animated at walk-up and walk-off, the illumination pattern settles into a static state when the vehicle is in operation.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The shampoo won't clean as well and can leave behind residue that makes your hair look dull and lifeless.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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With major season getting over, August is dull, and McIlroy's absence has become a lightning rod for debates about player responsibility and the Tour's authority.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Without dominance in orbit, terrestrial forces would be deaf, blind, and largely immobile.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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About 70 people lived in the building, many of whom are immobile and have oxygen tanks, officials said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Data centers that remain inactive for more than 15 consecutive months have to be decommissioned, according to the ordinance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The case is listed as inactive and pending after the state asked to keep the case open.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Sedentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedentary. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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