as in winter
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
we need to take a time-out from our relationship to think things over
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Recent Examples of time-out
Later flights and those from smaller airports are more susceptible to crew time-out issues.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The Lakers were up by one again, with just three seconds left, and the Bulls had no time-outs.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, time-out reminders, focus modes and little nudges to take breaks can make a difference.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The Texas Tech student, who sunk a 94-foot putt during a commercial time-out at the Tech-Houston basketball game on Monday and then chest-bumped the three-time Super Bowl MVP, tried to recreate his masterful moment while on the Today show on Thursday, Feb. 27.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2025
The Lakers were up by one again, with just three seconds left, and the Bulls had no time-outs.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
For instance, time-out reminders, focus modes and little nudges to take breaks can make a difference.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The Texas Tech student, who sunk a 94-foot putt during a commercial time-out at the Tech-Houston basketball game on Monday and then chest-bumped the three-time Super Bowl MVP, tried to recreate his masterful moment while on the Today show on Thursday, Feb. 27.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for time-out
Noun
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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
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Just keep in mind that the summers are hot, and winters can bring snow and ice.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 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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The couple have been enjoying downtime and travel since the Chiefs lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025 in February.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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For your downtime Going out Beaches: Here are California’s dirtiest beaches.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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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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Storms in the area put the search on pause between 1:30 and 6 a.m. May 26, then crews resumed until Smith was found the next day, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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What To Know Secretary of State Marco Rubio had signed and sent a diplomatic cable on Tuesday ordering the pause to student visa interviews and outlining a shift in vetting procedures.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Walmart didn't give a reason for the layoffs beyond saying that some parts of the business have made changes.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Here’s how to avoid it For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving Business US filings for jobless aid, a proxy for layoffs, inch down modestly last week as uncertainty lingers The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Time-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time-out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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