as in vacation
a period of time during which someone does not work at their regular job
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year. She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
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Recent Examples of sabbatical
According to the same two Catalan papers, however, the 44-year-old declined the opportunity because of his wish to complete a planned sabbatical for at least a year.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many are taking sabbaticals, shifting to consulting, or even moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Consulting firm Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason; and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Bank of America’s program allows employees who have been at the company for 15 or more years to take two sabbaticals throughout their career between four and six weeks long.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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As an adult, these can take the form of remembering specific events, like watching a sports match or taking a vacation.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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The world of contemporary skiing is associated with fancy vacations, multi-national corporations, high-dollar season passes and expensive gear.—
Jacob Spetzler,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Tigers trailed Creighton at halftime and led Michigan just 30-29 at the break before pulling away down the stretch of both of those games.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Keegan Murray heating up Kings forward Keegan Murray averaged 12.0 points while shooting 43.5% from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range in 52 games before the All-Star break.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, Lopez was sentenced to probation, with a six-year prison sentence suspended for five years, and ordered to complete a work furlough program after pleading guilty to DUI causing injury and having a blood-alcohol content of over 0.15%.—
Christian Martinez,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The political implications of voting with Republicans are uncertain, but the vote ensured that the government would remain funded through September, averting furloughs for federal workers and disruptions to key services.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after President Trump’s inauguration, the State Department put the entire agency’s staff on administrative leave, slashed its workforce, and halted a portion of payments to partner organizations around the world, including those doing lifesaving work.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
20 Mar. 2025
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This week, a federal judge said the agency's shutdown, including placing all its employees on administrative leave, was likely unconstitutional.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Design limited-time holiday offers through your menu and events.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Pot of Gold Doughnut, Over the Rainbow Doughnut, Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut and St. Patty’s Swirl Doughnut each offered its unique spin on the Irish holiday.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Amber waves of grain, liberty and justice for all, the only wealthy nation on earth without federally mandated paid sick leave.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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White liberty was thus constructed as something supported by Black slavery.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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