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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The suspension also does not extend to industry-specific tariffs that Trump imposed on steel, aluminum and auto imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the three-month suspension, the charity plans to carry out an assessment about whether its teams will be able to return to work.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Someone who is depressed can often wake up feeling fatigued, and the sleep inertia that normally lasts around 20 minutes for someone who is not depressed can instead last several hours, Harvey said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Clark points to cost, complexity, and inertia.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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