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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
If they were all plunged into quiescence without warning one autumn day, due to a sudden drop in temperature, they’d be caught in various stages of development.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
But a depopulated landscape might actually be characterized by quiescence.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
After over a decade of relative quiescence, the global AI market is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, fueled by advancements in natural language processing, generative AI, and machine learning (ML).
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
But a depopulated landscape might actually be characterized by quiescence.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
After over a decade of relative quiescence, the global AI market is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, fueled by advancements in natural language processing, generative AI, and machine learning (ML).
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Courts worldwide are emerging as tools for driving climate action against political inertia, with the International Court of Justice set to deliver a landmark ruling Wednesday.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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This mindset reduces inertia and builds momentum, one clear, conscientious step at a time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The dense woods surrounding the trail offer an atmospheric backdrop for the series’ moments of suspense in every episode.—
Darah Derios,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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But unlike the average thriller, his movies draw suspense less from incident and surprise and more from emotional dislocation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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The reality that inaction carries more political peril than reform may now be dawning among members of the Beltway class.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Especially when climate inaction is already hitting vulnerable communities the hardest.—
Ben Jealous,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Peach seeds require a cold period of one to three months, depending on the variety, to break dormancy and germinate.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Scientists have known for decades that dormancy on and off Earth can lead to muscle degradation.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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