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adjective

Definition of recessednext
as in concave
curved inward displayed the decorative plate on a recessed shelf in the wall

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recessed

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verb

past tense of recess
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
  1. concave
  2. suspended
  3. sunken
  4. postponed
  5. hollow
  6. adjourned
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, centrifugal force beckons the balls to the dip in the concave disc’s center.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • We’re particularly intrigued by the front fascia which has a concave section that suggests the division’s trademark Panamerican grille could be in line for a radical reimagining.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of concave
Verb
  • Sinner could get suspended for two years.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's New More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded after a ski lift in Colorado suffered a malfunction, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for what was roughly a five hour rescue operation.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspended
Adjective
  • The Chinese geophysicist, marine technologist, robot designer, and filmmaker challenged himself to locate the sunken vessel and resurface the tale of villainy and heroism behind it.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The era embraced brightly colored tile, sunken bathtubs, carpeted floors, and other accoutrements that were then the cutting edge of bathroom decorating.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sunken
Verb
  • But Shakira postponed her tour launch amid production changes, which included a jump from arenas to stadiums in some markets.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In October, Judge Cynthia Chappell postponed the fall trial of Calvin Atchison, the man accused of killing Velma Tharpe in North Nashville during the summer of 2000.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of postponed
Adjective
  • These stars sparkle from within a hollow cavity in a billowing cloud of gas and dust, its thick swirls shining in brilliant blues, like a flashlight cutting through the fog.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His cheeks were hollow, and a grizzled beard, which hadn’t seen a proper shave in weeks, made his face look older and all the more haggard.
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hollow
Verb
  • On Thursday after a tumultuous week of walkouts and absences, House Democrats adjourned with no plans for further voting.
    Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The House adjourned before taking up the bills, which then could not be voted on in the Senate.
    Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjourned
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