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
Depending on how late winter goes, the Meriden Daffodil Festival on May 2 and 3 may not be bursting with fresh daffodils dotting the historic Hubbard Park.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, some events are not happening as communities find the most effective ways to direct resources to local businesses and neighbors following this winter’s federal immigration surge.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Alcantar was getting worried last January when Gonzalez didn’t show up for winter workouts.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Once a week at the start of the Falcons’ open gym, players would sit in a circle on the floor to discuss the book and its relevance to Highlands Ranch’s goals for this winter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, some events are not happening as communities find the most effective ways to direct resources to local businesses and neighbors following this winter’s federal immigration surge.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Alcantar was getting worried last January when Gonzalez didn’t show up for winter workouts.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Once a week at the start of the Falcons’ open gym, players would sit in a circle on the floor to discuss the book and its relevance to Highlands Ranch’s goals for this winter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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Signs of growing confidence began to emerge late last year as exit values picked up and cash distribution for investors started flowing again, encouraging private equity to resume preparations to launch new funds after a multiyear lull in activity.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her youngest son Oliver, now 2, was born with a hole in his heart and needed surgery, sending her on a six-month social media break.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That, more than anything else, is the lesson of this international break.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In his downtime, Jeremiah likes building with Legos, playing video games, singing, watching movies and going bowling.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Between meditation and sessions with facilitators, there wasn’t much downtime, but in quieter moments, Stem spent time journaling or walking in the forest.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the company will cut 124 jobs, with the layoffs scheduled to take effect June 30.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Congress leaves for Easter recess without making a deal to end a partial government shutdown?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, an Oakland Democrat who chairs the Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation, spent much of the Legislature’s fall recess last year touring modular projects, in other states and other nations, and talking to various interest groups, including unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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