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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
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.
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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
The thing that stood out was the relative quiescence engendered by economic growth.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2010
As for Eyjafjallajökull itself, the eruption still appears to be in a state of quiescence, with little more than steam coming from the vent.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2010
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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
The thing that stood out was the relative quiescence engendered by economic growth.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2010
As for Eyjafjallajökull itself, the eruption still appears to be in a state of quiescence, with little more than steam coming from the vent.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2010
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
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Does a teenager really operate such that a six-game suspension prospect as against a one-game suspension prospect (the NCS policy) tips the scale in his psyche in favor of exercising self-restraint?Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In these informal removals, a parent is called to pick up a student early or asked not to bring them to school–without a formal suspension or disciplinary action.Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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There's an institutional credibility and inertia issue.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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For its long running time and handsomely shot inertia, but also for its Cliff’s Notes-adjacent condensing of a massive quote-unquote Great American Novel. Straughan, when asked about the film’s disappointing debut, did not mince words.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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In this case, the audience is able to follow the unraveling within the Charles family household as suspense builds once Berniece lays her fingers on the piano’s keys.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Supporters say the measure is intended to encourage cities to more proactively maintain public health and safety and refund residents who've suffered from government inaction.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
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Between the lines: A nonprofit group has spent about $5 million on an ad campaign blasting Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker, for his inaction.Hans Nichols, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Popocatépetl is a stratovolcano that came back to life in 1994 after 50 years of dormancy, and has been sporadically erupting ever since, with a notable uptick in activity since 2005.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Linea Light Group bought the firm in 2019, after a period of dormancy that began in the ’90s.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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