1
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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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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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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In addition to facing political animosity and policy resistance, reforms to dial down DEI will also encounter institutional inertia.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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More news: Yankees, Dodgers, Mets Begin Pursuit of Roki Sasaki While the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are still listed as the favorites to sign Sasaki, some of that speculation might be inertia.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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Audience Feedback: Conclave is a thought-provoking papal drama that delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense with a venerable Ralph Fiennes.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean this category is devoid of suspense.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Skipping this deadline marks the second year Texas could be forfeiting benefits from this program, and advocates are concerned the state's pattern of inaction will leave vulnerable children without essential resources again this year.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Zoom out: In his Coinbase blog post Friday, Armstrong addressed world leaders and policy makers, arguing how crypto can accelerate economic freedom, and warning about the risks of inaction.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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