as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
a knee operation that could result in months of downtime for the ski racer
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Recent Examples of downtime
The downtime could extend into further weeks due to an aluminum shortage, those familiar with the situation have said.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Swift reportedly spends much of her downtime baking and creating loaves to share with friends, family, and, apparently, late-night hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
The downtime could extend into further weeks due to an aluminum shortage, those familiar with the situation have said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
With 51 hours of downtime per month, that translates potentially to a loss of $17 million monthly and $200 million-plus annually.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Swift reportedly spends much of her downtime baking and creating loaves to share with friends, family, and, apparently, late-night hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
The downtime could extend into further weeks due to an aluminum shortage, those familiar with the situation have said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 16 Oct. 2025
With 51 hours of downtime per month, that translates potentially to a loss of $17 million monthly and $200 million-plus annually.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downtime
Noun
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Snag these wide-leg trousers to wear during fall and through winter today, and keep scrolling for more Quince pants.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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So one day last winter, as a new MLS season began, Higginbotham’s wife, Nicole, approached him with an idea.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the doorway at the back of the altar room that led to the kitchen, the household staff stood watching, bringing hot water for the lamas to drink during breaks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Senate left Capitol Hill on Thursday for a weekend break without signaling any moves to end the government shutdown.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Downtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downtime. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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