as in lazy
not doing or involving a lot of physical activity
They led a sedentary life after retirement, spending their days in front of the television.
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Recent Examples of sedentary
In a time when our communities face growing challenges — from the mental health impacts of a rapidly changing world to the physical toll of increasingly sedentary lifestyles — access to nature is not a luxury but a necessity for the well-being of individuals and communities alike.
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Deb Haaland and Shannon Estenoz, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Breaking up sedentary or repetitive activities with stretch breaks can prevent the accumulation of fatigue and tension that causes soreness in the first place.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Experts have pointed to obesity, a more sedentary lifestyle and chemical exposures as common risk factors.
—Claire Wang, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
These chairs are specifically designed for an individual to sit with intensity, something only gamers have truly mastered, as well as to make hours of sedentary focus as comfortable as possible.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
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Deb Haaland and Shannon Estenoz, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Breaking up sedentary or repetitive activities with stretch breaks can prevent the accumulation of fatigue and tension that causes soreness in the first place.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Experts have pointed to obesity, a more sedentary lifestyle and chemical exposures as common risk factors.
—Claire Wang, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024
These chairs are specifically designed for an individual to sit with intensity, something only gamers have truly mastered, as well as to make hours of sedentary focus as comfortable as possible.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedentary
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The durable 1,000-piece jigsaw is made of thick stock and high-quality art paper engineered to withstand lazy days of leisure.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many observers have accepted the lazy narrative that the sanctions imposed on Moscow at the start of the war didn’t work, and that its economy is humming along.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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The conflict in Syria had remained deadly but largely dormant over the past several years, defined by low-level clashes between the rebels and Assad’s regime rather than dramatic changes in territory and control.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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But what about later in the season, when plants are going dormant and nature is usually more generous with the waterworks?Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trio is tasked with completing magical tasks in order to earn a place back in their sleepy Massachusetts town.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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And that has a lot to do with nourishing your soul and staying in a place of curiosity and not sleepy.Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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Fraud tactics evolve rapidly, often outpacing static defenses.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verna watched the static turn to a clear picture on his monitor and give two clean beeps.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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While congressional hearings are often dull set pieces, this one offered a remarkably lively and informative discussion of the practicalities and opportunities facing America regarding space resources.Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
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In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
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Just reading about being upside down and immobile in the rock crevice makes my heart-rate skyrocket.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2024
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However, being immobile couldn’t hold her back from stealing every scene.Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Both Steph Curry and Draymond Green are expected to play against the Timberwolves on Friday at the Chase Center after each were inactive in Thursday night’s upset over the Rockets.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Philadelphia wide receiver DeVonta Smith was inactive and missed his second straight game with a hamstring injury.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Sedentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedentary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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