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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
Adjective
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Its double-curved façade has gentle convex and concave curves that give the impression of movement, as if the ship was gliding through water.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The case features three distinct finishes, fine circular brushing on the concave bezel, mirror-polishing on rehaut edge, and sandblasted finishing on the case flanks.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 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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Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been suspended by his own team for seven games following a contentious last several months, during which the 6-foot-7 small forward has very visibly pined to be traded away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Nils Timm The pool is flanked by a sunken living room with a fire pit.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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During an era of silent movies and wartime U-boats, Hartman’s ambitious invention—a 1,500-pound electric, submarine camera—could be lowered to a depth of 1,000 feet to capture images of sunken ships and submerged treasures.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The session was postponed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton striking the state of Florida.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk and Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Consequently, the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame — slated to be played about a mile away at the Superdome later that same day — was postponed.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With both hollow and gel fibers, this pillow has a soft and firm side depending on your preference.—
Megan Wahn,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hollowed or Damaged Wood – Wood that sounds hollow when tapped.—
Amplified Content Studio,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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