as in concave
curved inward
displayed the decorative plate on a recessed shelf in the wall
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as in suspended
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge recessed the court for lunch
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Adjective
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One side of the chest piece is flat and called the diaphragm, and the other is concave and called the bell.4 The flat or diaphragm side of the chest piece is usually used to listen to heart sounds.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025 -
His new Dangerous Liaisons collection channels the opulent candlelight of a 19th century boudoir, with concave gold forms underneath diamonds and white gold lattice work.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His season debut was further delayed after he was suspended for three games for shoving a columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the athlete’s commitment and professionalism during his absence.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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With Fabian Schar suspended and Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth injured, Howe had no right-footed centre-backs available.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Think of it as a sunken, outside sitting room for year-round entertaining.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo : West Coast Modern Double-height ceilings and light and drama to the sunken living room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It was originally supposed to go into effect in 2008, but has been repeatedly postponed, including during the pandemic.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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The King and Queen were due to meet with Pope Francis as part of their Italian tour, however, Buckingham Palace announced on March 25 that the meeting had been postponed by mutual agreement due to the Catholic leader’s ongoing health concerns.—
Alina Trabattoni,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But that commentary, too, manages to be remarkably hollow.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time that was hollow in many ways as the ban prevented the AP from the White House pool, which includes access to events in the Oval Office, Air Force One travel as well as more formal events in the East Room.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The case has been adjourned and there will be a mention hearing on Wednesday, March 26 to set a date for a retrial, per the ABC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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But the House adjourned for the week after passing its proposal earlier this week, leaving the Senate to vote on its version of the spending plan or let the federal government shut down.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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