as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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In addition to helping your skin look firmer, smoother, and clearer, that application of exosomes helps reduce procedure downtime.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
The knowledge from years of experience is key, not only in avoiding the mistakes that cause losses and downtime, but also in knowing how best to diagnose an off-normal event and respond accordingly.
—Louis Gritzo, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For your downtime Going out 🌵7 shops and restaurants that show why this off-the-radar desert town is a must-see beyond Coachella.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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What is the story with Knicks owner James Dolan and his constantly combative posture with the league?
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
The knowledge from years of experience is key, not only in avoiding the mistakes that cause losses and downtime, but also in knowing how best to diagnose an off-normal event and respond accordingly.
—Louis Gritzo, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For your downtime Going out 🌵7 shops and restaurants that show why this off-the-radar desert town is a must-see beyond Coachella.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Graphic via The Athletic Worth Your Time Great business-adjacent reads for your downtime or commute:
What is the story with Knicks owner James Dolan and his constantly combative posture with the league?
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downtime
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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