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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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Some school systems will go on recess as early as Friday, Dec. 13.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
More than a week into the proceedings, the trial recessed for a long weekend break.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Trump has also raised the prospect of using recess appointments to push his nominees through the Senate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Some school systems will go on recess as early as Friday, Dec. 13.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
Instead, they’re recessed for a flatter, more comfortable profile.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
More than a week into the proceedings, the trial recessed for a long weekend break.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
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Downstairs, the cozy vibes continue in the Nook alcove, while an outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and a dining table for up to six.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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An example is found in his Union Pier Passive House in Union Pier, Mich., where the living and dining area is a tall space flooded with natural light from above, and where alcoves deliver to the hand and eye natural materials such as wood and stone.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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The Honest Company founder, 43, shared an Instagram carousel of family photos from a recent vacation.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Plan Ahead Planning a perfect vacation to Africa requires a lot of detail, and a lot of time.Bjorn Behlert, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Still, with the pitching shored up, Cashman has a whole lot more work to do, with holes at first base and third base and maybe center field.Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to the suit, Teresa Gonzales was out on a walk when witnesses, who were not named in the suit, reported seeing a woman falling through a repair hole into a sewage line.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The court suspended Hill’s law license for a month.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sabrina Carpenter's new Netflix holiday special includes a cameo from an oh-so-perfect guest: fellow pop star Chappell Roan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hours vary by location, so customers should contact their local restaurant for specific holiday hours before visiting.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Typically each year, a lull in the retail business cloaks industry results from right after Cyber Monday until 10 days to two weeks before Christmas.David Moin, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
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The evolutionary immunologist, who works at the University of New Mexico, studies mucosal immune systems in fish to better understand how human versions of these systems, such as our intestinal lining and nasal cavity, work.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Elf owls typically nest in cavities, such as old woodpecker tree holes, that provide relief from heat and protection from rain and predators.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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