as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over
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Recent Examples of time-out
At the time of our conversation near the end of the first month of 2025, as it’s been a week into a second term for Donald Trump and close to three weeks since wildfires started raging through Los Angeles, Garcelle Beauvais wants to call a time-out.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
But the four-time major champion player took an immediate medical time-out after converting her second set point.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Should you be caught working, you will be picked up and thrown into the fully functional dungeon for a ten-minute time-out.
—Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
With Dallas not possessing any more time-outs, Jackson knelt out the victory.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
But the four-time major champion player took an immediate medical time-out after converting her second set point.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Should you be caught working, you will be picked up and thrown into the fully functional dungeon for a ten-minute time-out.
—Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
With Dallas not possessing any more time-outs, Jackson knelt out the victory.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-out
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And unlike other offers Kim received this winter, his Dodgers deal doesn’t require his consent to be sent to the minors.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, the Reds also reportedly discussed a trade for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. earlier this winter.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Seeing its initial advantage on the boards evaporate, UConn went into the break trailing, 37-33.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Harden was purposeful with his play in going 14-for-24 from the field, six-for-13 from three-point range and 16-for-20 from the free-throw line for a Clippers team that has been in a tailspin since the All-Star break.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Products such as Microsoft’s Factory Operations Agent are designed specifically for manufacturers to help track defective issues, downtime, or excess energy consumption.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The only downtime or sad time that occurred was when Leonard's health started to fail.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Following a roughly nine-month lull, there have been 22 reports of the odd spinning behavior involving sawfish in waters around the Florida Keys since December, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Staff chat in Spanish during the occasional lull between rushes and fresh tortillas perfume the air, making the space feel like a friend’s dining room.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new tariffs on Canada and Mexico had previously been on a monthlong pause, and many critics hoped that they would be softened, or eliminated, before their deadline to resume.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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These layoffs would include reading specialists, teaching assistants, and support staff who play an important role in guaranteeing that children have the tools to learn at an appropriate pace.—
Judith Browne Dianis,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Government agencies have until March 13 to submit plans for reducing their workforce, which could result in layoffs and permanent job eliminations.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Time-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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