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
Palmer told us the two of them might remain here straight through until the next winter—a common practice for mothers and calves, who tend to stick together for the first couple years of the young one’s life.
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Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Wool-lend Belted Wrap Coat $400 $160 at Macy's The best part about winter fashion is the ability to layer styles without getting overheated.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
Based on its size, this big boy was near the end of its lifespan and the winter weather was taking its toll.
—Stan Tekiela, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
For some parts of Southern California, the winter wet season got its latest start this year in over 150 years of recordkeeping, Gershunov said.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Wool-lend Belted Wrap Coat $400 $160 at Macy's The best part about winter fashion is the ability to layer styles without getting overheated.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025
Based on its size, this big boy was near the end of its lifespan and the winter weather was taking its toll.
—Stan Tekiela, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
For some parts of Southern California, the winter wet season got its latest start this year in over 150 years of recordkeeping, Gershunov said.
—Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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The latter half of the show had a bit of a lull, with the audience staying less engaged and driven as some of the slower tracks blended into each other.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Zero Day starts picking up speed again after a couple of episodes’ lull when the commission rallies to break the Reapers’ code.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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That Gobert’s back injury was not resolved over the All-Star break is concerning, especially with a home-and-home back-to-back against Oklahoma City coming on Sunday and Monday.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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And Curry stressed how important the back-half of the season is for the team coming out of the NBA All-Star break.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a better configuration or network setup is enough to reduce security costs, minimize downtime risk, and foster more effective protection.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Align technology upgrades with strategic business goals, such as reducing downtime, improving scalability or enabling real-time analytics.—
Amey Banarse,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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These layoffs would include reading specialists, teaching assistants, and support staff who play an important role in guaranteeing that children have the tools to learn at an appropriate pace.—
Judith Browne Dianis,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Government agencies have until March 13 to submit plans for reducing their workforce, which could result in layoffs and permanent job eliminations.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in their districts this week, giving their constituents a chance to confront lawmakers in person to express their discontent about budget cuts and the layoffs of federal workers by DOGE.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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After his fall, the Senate remained in recess until 2 p.m., according to Mississippi Today.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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