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
All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, or cholesterol.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Factors such as widespread antibiotic use, sedentary lifestyles and diets high in refined foods and low in fiber don't help our microbiome.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The researchers found that people who were sedentary had a higher risk of developing a range of cardiovascular health complications, including heart attacks and heart failure.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Your 3-minute reset Perform this reset once every 30 minutes to break up sedentary time.
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Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Factors such as widespread antibiotic use, sedentary lifestyles and diets high in refined foods and low in fiber don't help our microbiome.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The researchers found that people who were sedentary had a higher risk of developing a range of cardiovascular health complications, including heart attacks and heart failure.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Your 3-minute reset Perform this reset once every 30 minutes to break up sedentary time.
—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedentary
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And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy.
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Today, the park operates more than 40 family-friendly water attractions including thrilling slides, casual pools and a lazy river.
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Some of the renovations have been successful; fountains are running anew, including the long-dormant cascading water feature at the city’s popular Meridian Hill Park.
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Our bedroom is obviously dormant and dead, but that’s ok too.
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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The phone achieved download speeds of 463Mbps and upload speeds of 39Mbps in 5G testing in sleepy suburban areas.
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The brick-and-mortar storefront is being re-engineered from the ground up, turning static aisles into living, breathing media channels that can change their mood, narrative and aesthetic in a heartbeat.
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Audit findings remain static observations.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
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This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
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The question then becomes whether the immobile Goldin would stand as such an alternative.
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The highly effective treatment involves sterilizing screwworm pupae -- the immobile stage of the screwworm before metamorphosis -- by exposing them to gamma radiation and then releasing them into the wild to mate with fertile females.
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Uvalde County also reported its first case, bringing the total number of Texas cases to 28, with 22 active and 6 inactive.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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“Sedentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedentary. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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