1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
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2
as in inertia
lack of action or activity
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
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Recent Examples of dormancy
But for them dormancy comes in two distinct flavors.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
The midge’s two-year life cycle also includes long periods of dormancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This insulation effect prevents the extreme cold that the Antarctic midge relies on to enter its low-energy dormancy states.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Temperatures warm and vegetation begins to bloom from winter dormancy and starts pulling moisture out of the ground.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
The midge’s two-year life cycle also includes long periods of dormancy.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This insulation effect prevents the extreme cold that the Antarctic midge relies on to enter its low-energy dormancy states.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Temperatures warm and vegetation begins to bloom from winter dormancy and starts pulling moisture out of the ground.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dormancy
Noun
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On April 21, Harvard, which rejected the demands, filed a lawsuit in a Boston federal court challenging the suspension of funds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hoppe does not take cognizance of the power of inertia.—
Walter E Block,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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The real challenges lie in operational inertia, fragmented adoption and underutilization of existing tools.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With puppet animation and visual inventiveness, this Adult Swim series blends satire, suspense and Latin American flair.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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The supermarket sequence is the sensational center of this episode, full of suspense and excitement — everything this show does well.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Surviving Extreme Conditions No other insect is known to switch between quiescence and obligate diapause.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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Cena's subsequent denial and inaction as Kane pushed Ryder off the Raw stage further tarnished his heroic image.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Every action, inaction, meeting, email and conversation either intentionally builds trust or unintentionally erodes it.—
Alex Draper,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dormancy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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