1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
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as in inertia
lack of action or activity
a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action
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Recent Examples of dormancy
Pruning stimulates growth, effectively reversing the plant’s dormancy preparations.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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
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
Now, Tom’s son Fergus has revived TWR after more than two decades of dormancy, doing so with the help of racer and investor John Kane, renowned car collector and modifier Magnus Walker, and automotive designer Khyzyl Saleem.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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
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
Now, Tom’s son Fergus has revived TWR after more than two decades of dormancy, doing so with the help of racer and investor John Kane, renowned car collector and modifier Magnus Walker, and automotive designer Khyzyl Saleem.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dormancy
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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 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
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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
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But now, the timid Democrats through their inaction have convinced the American people that they cannot be trusted to lead or speak the truth.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dormancy. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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