The volcano had been quiescent for centuries, but scientists still monitored it closely.
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Quiescent
/kwaɪˈɛsənt/
Synonyms for "quiescent" (140 found)
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quietquietistquietisticremainingreposefulreposingrestfulrestingrigidsecludedsedentarysequesteredsequestratedsereneshelteredsilentsmoothsolidsoundlessstable
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9 total sentences available.
His normally quiescent demeanor hid a storm of ideas beneath the surface.
Source: tatoeba (13556202)
The patient remained quiescent, showing no signs of distress or movement.
Source: tatoeba (13556206)
The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.
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