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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the couple goes to Florida every January for a month-long recess from the rigors of winter
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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
the judge called for a brief recess so that the witness could regain her composure
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as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
decided to camp in a sandy recess where the beach met the forest
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as in to suspend
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge recessed the court for lunch
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Recent Examples of recess
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The two young boys had a conversation at recess about their respective holiday traditions.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
The amendments adjusted many internal regulations, including the amount of depth articulations — or the number of external walls stepped and recessed — and the proportion of land in mixed-use development allocated for residential and commercial buildings.
—Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
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Noun
The City Council begins its three-week holiday recess, returning on Jan. 7.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The two young boys had a conversation at recess about their respective holiday traditions.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Rethink Coalition proposes partially recessing the Inner Loop of I-65/I-70, which would open more land for development and green space.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
The amendments adjusted many internal regulations, including the amount of depth articulations — or the number of external walls stepped and recessed — and the proportion of land in mixed-use development allocated for residential and commercial buildings.
—Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
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In this 344-square-foot home, the kitchenette in the living area is fitted into an alcove next to a cupboard with large panel doors.Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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Plus there are hardwood floors and an alcove for your bed.Clio Chang, Curbed, 26 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement On Monday, Mexican tourists enjoyed the final hours of their holiday beach vacations while migrants slept in the street or tried to find ways to resume their journeys north.Antonio Castillo and María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nori Press Travel Steam Iron The solution to wrinkle-free clothes on vacation is finally here thanks to this handheld steamer that weighs less than one and a half pounds.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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The previous agreement, in November 2023, furnished only a pause.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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High-profile premieres have been canceled, and the city’s once-bustling red carpets are now on pause.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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The pieces vary in size and shape; a few have small holes cut in them.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some holes can’t be filled, and no writer, no matter how skilled, can return their subject to anything truly resembling life.Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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At Sony in 2001, he was suspended without pay for 30 days for falsifying film critic quotes to promote four of the studio’s movies.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Apple is suspending its new artificial intelligence feature summarizing alerts for news and entertainment apps after facing complaints from news outlets and press freedom groups about generating false and inaccurate information.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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That disaster forced the mall to close Dec. 10 through 13, right in the prime of holiday shopping season.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
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Some reviewers think this blend is perfect for warm holiday drinks, so plan accordingly. Don’t wait to stock your coffee station—spring items won’t last too long, and year-round staples may sell out fast.Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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There has been a lull in significant business since then, but moves in both directions are anticipated before the window closes at 11pm on February 3.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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After the outburst, the black hole appeared to return to a quiet state, with a lull in activity for nearly a year.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Educational Campaigns: Promoting oral hygiene and nutrition among families can effectively address cavity prevention.Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ependymal cells line the spinal cord and the brain’s ventricles, the cavities that produce and store CSF, and are essential for maintaining a stable environment in these structures, ensuring that neurons and other cells function optimally.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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