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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Recent Examples of downtime
Next up for the Heat is some downtime before things ramp up ahead of this upcoming season.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
But in a world where a single in-office laser session can cost $1,500 or more—and where downtime can derail your week—the idea of a damage-free, do-it-yourself treatment that actually works feels like the future.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 16 July 2025
The dogs were having some downtime when Fitzpatrick checked in, and while Leo, a mini poodle, chihuahua, Pomeranian, and cocker spaniel mix, was snoozing on his basic cot, his neighbor had a far more luxury setup.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Things got better for Deschanel from then on with the help of Hanson, who made sure to get her a bigger trailer for more privacy, and more downtime to work on lines.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
But in a world where a single in-office laser session can cost $1,500 or more—and where downtime can derail your week—the idea of a damage-free, do-it-yourself treatment that actually works feels like the future.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 16 July 2025
The dogs were having some downtime when Fitzpatrick checked in, and while Leo, a mini poodle, chihuahua, Pomeranian, and cocker spaniel mix, was snoozing on his basic cot, his neighbor had a far more luxury setup.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Things got better for Deschanel from then on with the help of Hanson, who made sure to get her a bigger trailer for more privacy, and more downtime to work on lines.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Then as now, the facilities shut down in the winter.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Suárez is a rental and the Yankees would have to start their search again in the winter.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Regular flights between Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and Pyongyang reopened in 2023 following a break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The new onslaught comes after a bit of a break from last week’s sweltering spate of weather, and Mayor Adams issued a new warning.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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