Thesaurus results for DOWNTIME

downtime

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌtīm

Definition of downtime

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 Viewed this way, protections such as immutable backups and isolated backup networks, often cut for budget reasons, look less like expenses and more like insurance against days of downtime. — Michael Wu, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Expert guidance published in Parade flagged overpacking the itinerary as a core overnight hosting mistake, with Porter of Satsuma Designs LLC framing downtime as the actual gift. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 It’ll be filled with plenty of work to do and useful downtime for the beat-up SEC contender. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 According to a synopsis from Hallmark, the movie — which filmed in Chicago over the summer — follows a freelance reporter who returns home to Chicago for some holiday downtime with her family before her next assignment. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downtime

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This winter, Deer Valley will unveil Hail Peak Express, opening access to 200 additional skiable acres and seven new runs.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Darker denim tones have really come into their own in the past year, and chocolate hues in particular are a fall fashion trend that shows no signs of slowing down in winter.

— Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026

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The league has agreed to an extended All-Star break to accommodate the Olympics, but MLB also could tire of waiting for the union to agree with LA28, which badly wants MLB players to participate.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
After the break, Colleyville Heritage wide receiver Trevi Preische’s 10-yard TD reception helped the Panthers make some progress, but a 23-yard score from Caldwell put Argyle’s lead back to three-scores.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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