as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Recent Examples of winter
Hens start laying between 18 and 22 weeks old and produce four to six eggs a week from productive breeds, with a noticeable dip in winter.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Meaning they are engineered for very specific uses, whether that is off-road, winter driving, racing, or highway miles.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In the fall, leave spent blooms so the seeds can provide food for birds during winter and self-seed come spring.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
During its winter meeting in January, the Republican National Committee took a key step toward holding a midterm convention when its Rules Committee advanced an amendment that would change the party’s current rule on calling conventions.
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Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for winter
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Meaning they are engineered for very specific uses, whether that is off-road, winter driving, racing, or highway miles.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In the fall, leave spent blooms so the seeds can provide food for birds during winter and self-seed come spring.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
During its winter meeting in January, the Republican National Committee took a key step toward holding a midterm convention when its Rules Committee advanced an amendment that would change the party’s current rule on calling conventions.
—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for winter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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But just when there seemed to be a lull in all things Taylor-Travis, the couple hit some major milestones.
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Getty Images There are lulls on the PGA Tour calendar, and this is one of those heading into the John Deere Classic this weekend.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes might pitch on the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make Sánchez a logical choice.
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Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet.
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In the years since, the stars have hung out together at awards shows and other formal industry events while also enjoying downtime away from the spotlight.
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Several major companies including Amazon, Meta and Salesforce have announced layoffs tied to AI adoption.
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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Congress is on its July 4th recess, but lawmakers will soon turn their focus to this fall's midterm elections.
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Discord flared during a 15-minute recess on Wednesday when defense attorney Mark Daniel approached Raby, who was on the witness stand, to ask about obtaining sheriff’s office timesheet records.
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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