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
From ripe peaches and juicy cherries to overflowing amounts of summer squash and bright yellow cobs of corn, summer fruits and vegetables stand as a welcome apology for the dark winters and rainy springs before it.
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Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Where winters are cold, the eggs hatch in spring.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
This surge is driven by unusually mild winters that help ticks survive.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 May 2026
His predecessor, Billy Eppler, signed five contracts longer than three years in just two winters with the Mets.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The Himalayan setting brings warm summers and cooler winters, creating a maturation rhythm distinct from that of coastal or southern Indian sites.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The Sunshine State is a favorite destination for snowbirds avoiding harsh winters.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Locals still remember how winters once were.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Where winters are cold, the eggs hatch in spring.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
This surge is driven by unusually mild winters that help ticks survive.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 May 2026
His predecessor, Billy Eppler, signed five contracts longer than three years in just two winters with the Mets.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The Himalayan setting brings warm summers and cooler winters, creating a maturation rhythm distinct from that of coastal or southern Indian sites.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The Sunshine State is a favorite destination for snowbirds avoiding harsh winters.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Locals still remember how winters once were.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winters
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Year-to-date, 49,135 layoffs were attributed to AI, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, close to the 55,000 total layoffs attributed to AI in 2025.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The company said the layoffs will cost it as much as $13 million, but save it more than $20 million per year.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Yes, there were lulls, to be sure.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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.—
Ihor Yurchenko,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Options for breaks, movement, flexibility, and sensory regulation can make participation more possible.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Sales tax breaks for the Lambda project The Lambda project is expected to receive sales tax breaks through the state.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Summer is the ideal season to venture into the deep recesses of the Canadian wilderness, thanks to mild temperatures that allow travelers access to regions that could otherwise be inaccessible due to snow.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Tensions mounted as the meeting went on, with council members calling multiple recesses and eventually clearing the chambers after shouting matches broke out.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The calculation does not include pauses or responses directed to the speaker.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Student loan payment pauses get harder The OBBBA also phases out some relief options for student loan borrowers who become unemployed or are dealing with an economic hardship.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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“Winters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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