as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Recent Examples of winter
Several thousand navvies worked on the railway, living in makeshift camps, and many died in accidents, or from exposure and disease in the bitterly cold winters.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Plants require good drainage, especially in winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
After the bitterly cold, gray, and snowy winter the Philadelphia region endured, spring has been the complete opposite with record-setting warmth, sunshine and dry conditions.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Plants require good drainage, especially in winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
After the bitterly cold, gray, and snowy winter the Philadelphia region endured, spring has been the complete opposite with record-setting warmth, sunshine and dry conditions.
—Tammie Souza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for winter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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Say goodbye to the mid-summer lull with the unstoppable flower power of these garden superstars.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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But that lull appears to be near its end, with both campaigns and the pro-Cornyn Super PAC Texans for a Conservative Majority now spending heavily to book up large blocks of television ads ahead of the May 26 runoff.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wagner led the team at the halfway mark with 17 points, scoring 10 points in the paint before the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Hurricanes’ staff will use the time to find ways to exploit the Flyers while giving their players some downtime before the next task.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Nazem Kadri saw the Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, but otherwise just enjoyed his first extended downtime in Denver for a while after returning to the Avs before the trade deadline.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Lilly said in a video post reacting to reports of Marvel layoffs amid a larger Disney pivot to AI.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The deadline was set to pass without any action from Congress, with both chambers now on recess.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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This handheld fan is an easy way for teachers to cool off during lessons, recess duty, or lunch breaks.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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