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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
Many critics pointed to the gap between U.S. and European ire over Russia attacking Ukrainian hospitals and their relative quiescence as Israel repeatedly levels medical facilities and schools in its war against militant group Hamas.
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Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
That’s a recurrent phenomenon on the peninsula, with 800 years of pause or quiescence, followed by 100 or 200 years of intense eruptions, followed by another quiet period.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 28 June 2024
Some analysts worry that violent Islamist extremism may be reviving after nearly two decades of relative quiescence following Russia’s suppression of Islamist rebellion in the Caucasus republic of Chechnya in the early 2000s.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2024
After a period of quiescence, Panasonic agreed to aggressively invest in the business.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
That’s a recurrent phenomenon on the peninsula, with 800 years of pause or quiescence, followed by 100 or 200 years of intense eruptions, followed by another quiet period.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 28 June 2024
Some analysts worry that violent Islamist extremism may be reviving after nearly two decades of relative quiescence following Russia’s suppression of Islamist rebellion in the Caucasus republic of Chechnya in the early 2000s.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2024
After a period of quiescence, Panasonic agreed to aggressively invest in the business.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
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The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This can help combat the tendency toward inertia that is often felt when new tools are implemented in an organization.Chris Cho, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And the inertia of dark things is stronger than any law of physics.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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In crafting the scene’s suspense, editor Joe Walker mapped out where the action and roar of the crowd would peak.Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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What’s At Stake in the West Group B offers the most suspense and the most permutations to determine both the pool winner and the potential West wild card.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The unknowable impact of vast, fast change left Syria mired in half-policies and US inaction before.Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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But inaction can also cost you time, money and growth opportunities.Janet Lam, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Just make sure not to put down mulch too early in fall, which can delay dormancy and make plants more susceptible to damage from the cold.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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For the first time since 1803, more than 1 trillion cicadas from two major broods will emerge from underground dormancy in mid-May and collectively create a loud, high-pitched buzz that will assault your ears for weeks.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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