1
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
After over a decade of relative quiescence, the global AI market is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, fueled by advancements in natural language processing, generative AI, and machine learning (ML).
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The message was that Israel can strike anyone, anywhere — but will this show of force intimidate Israel’s allies into quiescence?
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The seasons of the Sun 🌿☀️🍂❄️ Just as Earth has seasons, our Sun moves from times of frequent eruptions to stretches of relative quiescence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But with threats to colleges and universities escalating and evolving, and likely to grow still greater in the aftermath of this month's election, the time for private quiescence is over.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The message was that Israel can strike anyone, anywhere — but will this show of force intimidate Israel’s allies into quiescence?
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
Noun
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Aaron Ekblad’s 20-game PED suspension threw a wrench in the works, though, pushing Jones back up the lineup for the last chunk of the regular season.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There are cutting-edge driver-in-the-loop simulators, shaker rigs for punishing suspension, and even an entire gym for drivers to work on their fitness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Break inertia with quick decisions and immediate action.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The same inertia that once held you back can eventually work in your favor.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The missing logic is very evident in the thriller that also fails to offer thrills and suspense.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The audience is at risk of being too many steps ahead of the action, and the time between McRobbie’s first appearance and the official onscreen reveal is too long to keep up the appropriate amount of suspense.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The piece was impossible to grasp in its totality, much as the forces contributing to the deterioration of the environment are difficult for us as humans to apprehend, which pushes us toward inaction or neglect.—
Naima Morelli,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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The cost of inaction far outweighs the cost of implementation.—
Richard Danforth,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The process of breaking dormancy generally refers to deciduous plants, from roses to apple trees, that lose their leaves in the fall or winter.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Be aware that, once dormancy is broken, flower buds on the stems are also vulnerable to frost/freeze damage, and that might not be as evident as the singed edges or distorted-leaf symptoms on expanding foliage.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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