1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy
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2
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
The dormancy often provides robust protective structures and internally stored energy reserves for the organisms.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
No amount of fertilizer will bring the lawn out of dormancy; the growing conditions must change.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
After 17 years of dormancy, a new group of investors purchased the Commonwealth brand and building in 2019, slightly tweaking the name to Old Commonwealth.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
No amount of fertilizer will bring the lawn out of dormancy; the growing conditions must change.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
For phytoplankton, the organisms sink to the bottom of the ocean during dormancy, and they are eventually covered by sediment over time and preserved by the lack of oxygen.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2025
After 17 years of dormancy, a new group of investors purchased the Commonwealth brand and building in 2019, slightly tweaking the name to Old Commonwealth.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dormancy
Noun
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The carrier also announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from the airport.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The suspension encompasses all categories under the F visa classification, including F-1 visas for academic students and F-2 visas for their dependents.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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For all of India’s strides, bureaucratic inertia and corruption often stifle innovation and enterprise.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The power of inertia and fear of a high-risk nominee kept Democrats from confronting Biden far more than any scheme by his family or palace guard.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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And while Murderbot is a blend of sci-fi with action and suspense, comedy is at the heart of the series.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Set during a mysterious dinner party in London, the film combines suspense, satire and social commentary.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Although Schneider's exact date predictions may or may not come to pass, the pattern of the super-active phase followed by quiescence and dimming suggests that the nova is just around the corner.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Surviving Extreme Conditions No other insect is known to switch between quiescence and obligate diapause.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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Accusations of inaction During the trial, advocacy groups have accused health authorities of inaction after they were notified as soon as 2005 of Le Scouarnec’s conviction for possessing child pornography pictures.—
Nicolas Vaux-Montagny,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The human cost of inaction Victims of these scams often lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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“Dormancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dormancy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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