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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
Inside Philanthropy, a respected journal that covers the sector, published a story in June about the quiescence of philanthropy to Trump’s attacks on civil society.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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
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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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
The Antarctic midge, the continent’s sole native insect, was found to be the only organism to undergo both quiescence and obligate diapause.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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All while Rice is eligible to play as of this week now that his six-game suspension has been served.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Branch is likely going to get a fine for his role in the altercation with a possible suspension coming too.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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More modern power resources, like wind, solar, and batteries, don't involve inertia, because they are digitally controlled.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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The inertia continues despite economic and regulatory headwinds across the world that threaten to impact sales and product strategies.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This time around, while Chambers remains turned away, Teasdale crouches with an unsettling smile and long fingernails, conjuring a skin-crawling suspense.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maybe with a more daring hand on the helm, our voyage wouldn’t have run out of suspense before the conclusion.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Durbin, who is set to retire in two years, said the impact of inaction will soon be felt in his home state.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Outsourcing the job to non-state actors allows aggressors to avoid activating the terms that trigger action in security alliances, making the reputational damage of inaction by the security guarantor much lower.—
Omar Al-Ubaydli,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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All points expire after 12 months of inactivity and Notes expire 12 months after they are issued.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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After years of dormancy, there are rumors swirling that Bradley Cooper will replace Gosling as Papa Ocean.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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The lawn is building a deep and extensive root system that will sustain it during winter dormancy.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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