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
Every year, the amount of sargassum expands in late spring, peaks around summer, and starts to decline in the late fall or early winter, Mr. Barnes said.
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Danica Coto, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
When Optima Lakeview was in development during the pandemic, Burnham said the company looked for ways to make the outdoor amenities available year-round, even during the cold winter months.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Just keep in mind that the summers are hot, and winters can bring snow and ice.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The goal is to really flood the market to make sure everybody has a safe place to sleep with the upcoming winter.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Danica Coto, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
When Optima Lakeview was in development during the pandemic, Burnham said the company looked for ways to make the outdoor amenities available year-round, even during the cold winter months.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Just keep in mind that the summers are hot, and winters can bring snow and ice.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The goal is to really flood the market to make sure everybody has a safe place to sleep with the upcoming winter.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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Fewer Roles And Longer Recruitment Processes The shift from the hiring highs of 2021 to today’s lull has been sharp.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The shelter then faced a lull, as previous applicants had already adopted other pets in need, and no immediate matches surfaced that could suit Thor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Update: According to the in-game timer at the end of the live-event, downtime will last 5.5 hours, meaning Season 3 will launch at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Video calls have reduced the need for in-person meetings, and with flyers now able to answer emails or even join a virtual meeting in mid-air, in-air downtime is rapidly shrinking on subsonic flight.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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While the company's overall financial performance remains strong per its most-recent results, the layoffs coincide with challenges in Disney's film businesses, in particular the underwhelming box-office performance of its live-action remake of Snow White.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The Trump administration appealed, but on Friday night, the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the sweeping layoffs will remain on hold.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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The prohibition has been in force for decades, prompted by the unseemly practice of the legislature going into recess for a few hours during its busiest time, the spring, to allow legislative leaders of both parties to hold fundraising events crowded with lobbyists and their clients.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Super believes the Supreme Court is likely to weigh in on the Alien Enemies Act again — possibly before its summer recess.—
Joe Walsh
May 15,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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