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
For the winter ceremony in Switzerland, the actress wore a blush-colored minidress with a dramatic funnel collar, which featured a matching head scarf.
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Environmental fears, ancestral lands Utah is facing a critical water shortage driven by the warmest winter in over a century, with snowpack levels at the lowest ever recorded.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Visit from June to September for hiking and rafting, or come this way in the winter for the chance to mush with Arctic Hive’s resident dogs.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Much of the fresh produce comes directly from the nearby island of Tanna, including taro, sweet potatoes and even winter broccoli.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Environmental fears, ancestral lands Utah is facing a critical water shortage driven by the warmest winter in over a century, with snowpack levels at the lowest ever recorded.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Visit from June to September for hiking and rafting, or come this way in the winter for the chance to mush with Arctic Hive’s resident dogs.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Much of the fresh produce comes directly from the nearby island of Tanna, including taro, sweet potatoes and even winter broccoli.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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The quality, however, doesn’t make for a pleasant viewing experience, especially during lulls in the season like the one the Dodgers are currently battling through.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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There’s typically an offseason lull with most players, so drops in price or sales volume aren’t abnormal this time of year for NFL players.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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From breezy linen pants to packable layers and day-to-night dresses, these pieces are designed to keep you cool and stylish on city breaks and tropical getaways alike.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Divers found the boy within a few minutes of starting their search along the break wall.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Each eye tube can be removed using only four screws, greatly reducing downtime and minimizing the need for specialized tools.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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As Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys told Conde Nast Traveler, parents are increasingly the ones requesting screen-free trips on behalf of their kids — wanting children to experience meals, hikes and downtime without the pull of a device.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The budget proposal also still includes dozens of layoffs, elimination of the Office of Child and Youth Success and cuts to homeless services, zoning investigators and facilities maintenance.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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As with many layoffs at tech companies recently, Cisco’s job losses are attributed to the growth of AI.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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The midterm elections are rapidly approaching, along with a recess for Congress, so if a bill is going to make it onto the Senate floor, the time is now.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Students practiced during recess, lunch and after school, and even returned during spring break to refine their routines.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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