recesses 1 of 2

noun

Definition of recessesnext
plural of recess
1
as in alcoves
a hollowed-out space in a wall the curator placed the large vase in one of the recesses of the gallery wall

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as in vacations
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 pauses
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 holes
a sunken area forming a separate space decided to camp in a sandy recess where the beach met the forest

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recesses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recess
as in suspends
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 recesses
  1. alcoves
  2. nooks
  3. breaths
  4. cavities
  5. interrupts
  6. interruptions
Noun
  • The second floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath, with shallow alcoves in the bedrooms following the gambrel roofline adding space and visual interest.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties, shares that requests for principal bedroom alcoves are increasing.
    Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The indoor and outdoor public spaces feature an impressive contemporary art collection with works by Jeffrey Gibson, Gerald Clarke and others, nooks for sitting and games for enjoying in the year-round sunshine.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of nooks
Noun
  • New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s winter hat was pulled low, and his deep breaths were visible thanks to the unwelcoming Buffalo air.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For example, kids can be taught deep breaths as young as one year old.
    Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of breaths
Noun
  • Four hornet nests found inside alder tree cavities in Whatcom County were eradicated between October 2020 and September 2021.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This can cause cavities and lead to infection and tooth loss in the long term, affecting quality of life for children and adults alike.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of cavities
Verb
  • Williams gleefully interrupts Faith's stream of consciousness with a profound interjection.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to Cleveland Clinic, dyscalculia interrupts the areas in the brain that process skills related to numerical comprehension, similar to how dyslexia complicates the brain’s ability to read.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of interrupts
Noun
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.
    Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of interruptions
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