1
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
But a depopulated landscape might actually be characterized by quiescence.
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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
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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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
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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Still one of the top players in the game, however, his numbers at the plate have declined since his return from an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs in 2022.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Maybe the three-month suspension Sinner served over a doping dispute this year had left him fresh for this French Open.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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The second use case — using stablecoins as a means of payment — is less advanced, largely due to regulatory inertia.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The global economy moves with inertia, so immediate dramatic change is only part of an uncertain timeframe.—
T. Nelson Thompson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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Susan Walter is the author of five novels of suspense: Lie by the Pool, Good as Dead, Over Her Dead Body, Letters from Strangers,, and Running Cold.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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With little to show for the effort, Newsom has started blaming local governments, arguing that their inaction hinders progress.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Ritter, Rojas and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, proclaimed themselves satisfied with the annual session, even if scores of bills will die from inaction, as occurs every year.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2025
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Temperatures warm and vegetation begins to bloom from winter dormancy and starts pulling moisture out of the ground.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
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When the temperature consistently drops below 60 degrees in the fall and winter, rattlesnakes enter a dormancy period known as brumation, according to wildlife control company Critter Control.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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