as in layoffs
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 winters
As winters become warmer, deer populations move into new areas of the country.
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Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Add longer flights, higher costs, and colder winters, and the Caribbean starts to look like the more practical alternative.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
History provides a stark reminder of how deep crypto winters can cut.
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Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The winters are warm, the neighbors are friendly, and the kids are playing outside.
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Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Parker’s inspiration to create a heating furnace using gas was fueled by curiosity and cold winters in Morristown, New Jersey, where she was born and raised.
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Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In zones with mild winters, such as Zone 8, 'Angel White' along with 'Lavender Lady', 'Blue Skies', and 'Old Glory' can flourish.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Five high seasons, five harvests, five winters spent kicking rocks.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Additionally, studies have shown tornadoes are happening more often during nontraditional tornado months, lasting longer and beginning sooner as winters become warmer and more humid.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Add longer flights, higher costs, and colder winters, and the Caribbean starts to look like the more practical alternative.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
History provides a stark reminder of how deep crypto winters can cut.
—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
The winters are warm, the neighbors are friendly, and the kids are playing outside.
—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Parker’s inspiration to create a heating furnace using gas was fueled by curiosity and cold winters in Morristown, New Jersey, where she was born and raised.
—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In zones with mild winters, such as Zone 8, 'Angel White' along with 'Lavender Lady', 'Blue Skies', and 'Old Glory' can flourish.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Five high seasons, five harvests, five winters spent kicking rocks.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Additionally, studies have shown tornadoes are happening more often during nontraditional tornado months, lasting longer and beginning sooner as winters become warmer and more humid.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winters
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The June jobs report comes out a day earlier due to the July 4 holiday and the weekly unemployment benefits report, which acts as a proxy for layoffs, is also scheduled for release.
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While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.
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Atmospheric warming is diminishing wildfires’ nighttime lulls.
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.
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When everyone from operators to engineers and managers are able to discuss yields, downtimes, reworks and even traceability in terms of factual data, discussions can become significantly more fruitful.
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The average response time for phone calls dropped to 6 minutes from 30 minutes in the prior fiscal year; field office wait times decreased to 23 minutes; and removal of online service downtimes has benefited an additional 125,000 users in a single week, according to the agency's findings.
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Players have medical staff, three-minute cooling breaks midway through each half, regardless of temperatures, and other heat safeguards.
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People who must be outside are advised to drink plenty of fluids, take frequent rest breaks and stay in the shade when possible.
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The horror is set up but the execution takes place in the dark recesses of the audience’s minds.
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Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
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The itinerary also builds in natural pauses, from ferries and viewpoints to kayaking, biking, hiking and fjord activities.
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His health problems resembled a fall down a long flight of stairs, with pauses at several landings.
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“Winters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winters. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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