as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Recent Examples of downtime
In Paris, Paulson was enjoying some downtime accompanied by her mother.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
According to a 2024 report, AT&T provides speed consistency at 95.3%, meaning customers experience minimal internet downtime and highly reliable Wi-Fi.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The company and others like it exist to stop software infrastructure crises and limit downtime.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The approach reinforces Ecolab’s commitment to delivering measurable impact, whether through water conservation, energy efficiency or operational downtime.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
According to a 2024 report, AT&T provides speed consistency at 95.3%, meaning customers experience minimal internet downtime and highly reliable Wi-Fi.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The company and others like it exist to stop software infrastructure crises and limit downtime.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
The approach reinforces Ecolab’s commitment to delivering measurable impact, whether through water conservation, energy efficiency or operational downtime.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Despite its latitude, winters are milder than expected, averaging 39°F (4°C) from December to February.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In late winter to early spring, carpenter ants swarm to mate and start new colonies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Aaron Nola is out until at least after the All-Star break; the earliest he can be activated is July 18.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Raleigh, 28, hit two home runs, his 28th and 29th of the season, and broke Bench’s record for most home runs for a catcher before the All-Star break.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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