as in layoffs
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 winters
Free agency has not been kind to the Blue Jays the last two winters.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
There, visitors will find a chic outdoor seating setup, a few fireplaces to keep warm in the mild Southern California winters, and even an expansive bar and grill area.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Our long, dark winters here make the twinkling feel warmer in comparison.
—Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, if our winters are particularly dry, watering prior to a cold snap can add to the plants hardiness.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The winters in Michigan were hard.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
While Phoenix doesn’t experience harsh winters like other parts of the country, drivers should still prepare for seasonal weather changes and winter road trips.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Following two consecutive wetter-than-average winters, the lake reached its full storage capacity in April 2024 for the first time in nearly two decades.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Volvo leans heavily into its Swedish roots, building hardy machines that can withstand brutal winters in its home country.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
There, visitors will find a chic outdoor seating setup, a few fireplaces to keep warm in the mild Southern California winters, and even an expansive bar and grill area.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Our long, dark winters here make the twinkling feel warmer in comparison.
—Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
On the flip side, if our winters are particularly dry, watering prior to a cold snap can add to the plants hardiness.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The winters in Michigan were hard.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
While Phoenix doesn’t experience harsh winters like other parts of the country, drivers should still prepare for seasonal weather changes and winter road trips.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Following two consecutive wetter-than-average winters, the lake reached its full storage capacity in April 2024 for the first time in nearly two decades.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Volvo leans heavily into its Swedish roots, building hardy machines that can withstand brutal winters in its home country.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Winters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winters. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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