as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Recent Examples of winter
With nearly eight years of experience in the fashion industry and a lifelong obsession for style, winter has always been one of my favorite seasons to dress for.
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Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The Navajo Nation Council will have its winter council session in January.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
But the shrubs can suffer from winter damage when the temperature dips below 15°F.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The Navajo Nation Council will have its winter council session in January.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
But the shrubs can suffer from winter damage when the temperature dips below 15°F.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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As someone who runs an online retail business, there’s a lot of pressure to get ahead of the sure-to-be lulls of January sales.Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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This mindset creates a lull in job applications, meaning recruiters will likely see fewer candidates in their pipelines.Wasim Hajjiri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
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While the humorous puns continue with visitors being asked to please fly by later, the real reason behind the downtime appears to be far more serious.Davey Winder, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mass layoffs occurred as the gaming industry plateaued post-pandemic, with big players like Microsoft, Sony and Discord slashing roles to cut costs.Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The holidays are always a stressful time for local media professionals as end-of-the-year layoffs sour the season.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Town council The Los Gatos Town Council will take a brief winter recess in December and January.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Similar tricks are used to open up more space throughout the home, such as a recess under the stairs that holds a washing machine, and storage cubbies built under the platform that slightly elevates the living room.Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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