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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
Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
Fine particulate matter can also bypass the natural defenses of our respiratory tract, gaining access to the deep recesses of our lungs where gas exchange occurs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of them won’t vote in favor of recessing to literally abdicate the chamber’s constitutional responsibility of advice and consent.
—Tia Yang, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The justices said the Senate was not actually in a formal recess when Obama acted.
—Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
Fine particulate matter can also bypass the natural defenses of our respiratory tract, gaining access to the deep recesses of our lungs where gas exchange occurs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
With Congress set to recess on Dec. 20 and resume on Jan. 13, a resolution is unlikely before the midterm election season kicks into full gear.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Many of them won’t vote in favor of recessing to literally abdicate the chamber’s constitutional responsibility of advice and consent.
—Tia Yang, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
Noun
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The footage shows a living room setting with two arched minimalist alcove spaces along a wall, decorated with just a couple of lamps.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Published on September 13, 2024 By Demetrius Simms Steven Freedman Photography Photo : ©David Dietrich Photography Photo : ©David Dietrich Photography The room includes a cozy seating alcove lined with fabric panels.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2024
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kick off your vacation or say goodbye to a wonderful trip in style by making dinner reservations at Old Florida Fish House.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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On Friday, a judge prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, on administrative leave, after a pause on all new U.S. foreign assistance programs funded by the State Department and USAID the week prior.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Not done yet Martin Truex Jr. has put his retirement on pause for another shot at the Daytona 500.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Placing the tag on Holland could make some sense, but a $19.6 million price tag could be too rich for a Dolphins team that needs to shore up several holes.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hamas has suspended its plan to release more Israeli hostages, citing alleged breaches of the ceasefire by Israel, while Israeli officials warn that military action will resume if the agreement collapses.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The burger giant saw customer visits weaken following an E.coli outbreak that started on October 22 and forced McDonald's to temporarily suspend sales of its Quarter Pounder hamburgers in a fifth of its 14,000 U.S. restaurants.—
Savyata Mishra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Weekly cases peaked at 577 late last year, before plummeting to less than 200 over the New Year's holiday.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The degree of care that went into the documentary aspects of the six hours matched the flawless way in which 27 acts proceeded one another on stage with nary a lull or snafu in sight.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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That lull in performance coincided with Pickens’ injury absence and an emphasis from opponents on eliminating the deep ball.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fluoride has helped decrease the number of cavities, which are essentially infections that could cause greater bodily harm if left untreated, Polite said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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By eliminating the reliance on acoustic cavities or resonance, the new ATH-R70xa depends solely on the drivers for its sonic performance with every movement of the diaphragm translating directly into sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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