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as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
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as in inertia
lack of action or activity
was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
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Recent Examples of quiescence
Along with a fortunate absence of major glitches, the sun’s relative quiescence for so much of the spacecraft’s tenure in orbit, in fact, is the largest factor that’s allowed the mission to last so long.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2024
Many critics pointed to the gap between U.S. and European ire over Russia attacking Ukrainian hospitals and their relative quiescence as Israel repeatedly levels medical facilities and schools in its war against militant group Hamas.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
That’s a recurrent phenomenon on the peninsula, with 800 years of pause or quiescence, followed by 100 or 200 years of intense eruptions, followed by another quiet period.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 28 June 2024
Some analysts worry that violent Islamist extremism may be reviving after nearly two decades of relative quiescence following Russia’s suppression of Islamist rebellion in the Caucasus republic of Chechnya in the early 2000s.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2024
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2024
Many critics pointed to the gap between U.S. and European ire over Russia attacking Ukrainian hospitals and their relative quiescence as Israel repeatedly levels medical facilities and schools in its war against militant group Hamas.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
That’s a recurrent phenomenon on the peninsula, with 800 years of pause or quiescence, followed by 100 or 200 years of intense eruptions, followed by another quiet period.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 28 June 2024
Some analysts worry that violent Islamist extremism may be reviving after nearly two decades of relative quiescence following Russia’s suppression of Islamist rebellion in the Caucasus republic of Chechnya in the early 2000s.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
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Listen to this article MIAMI — Perhaps little says as much about the convoluted current relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat as this: The team has reached the end game of its seven-game unpaid suspension of the former All-Star forward with the situation nonetheless ongoing.Ira Winderman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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This potential suspension would provide the incoming administration time to explore alternative solutions or find a buyer for TikTok's U.S. operations.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, as the technology advances, significant challenges remain, from adversarial AI to the cultural inertia of legacy systems.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Try to speed up before and use that inertia to carry you up.Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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As captivating as the suspense is the provocative exploration of working with a helpful (yet annoying) colleague who’s not quite human.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Both games will be happening at the same time, 1 p.m. ET, which will create the perfect amount of suspense for fans of both franchises.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Franklin expressed that the Quorum Court members are aware of their duties and the potential consequences of inaction.Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Empowering democratic forces early on can prevent the rise of extremist alternatives, reducing the long-term costs of inaction.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, annual ryegrass is a cool-season annual that dies out in late spring when Bermudagrass is coming out of dormancy.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 12 Best Pruning Shears of 2024 to Keep Your Garden in Check Rose Preparation for Winter Roses, like other woody landscape plants, naturally prepare themselves for winter dormancy.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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