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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
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
This dark shadow follows entrepreneurs, lurking in the corners of our ambitious plans and the deep recesses of our minds.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
Instead, they’re recessed for a flatter, more comfortable profile.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Green Squad, a student club at P.S. 58 that meets once a month during lunch or recess, joined city officials for the announcement — excited about the solar panels and hoping to inspire more adults to help protect the earth.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
This dark shadow follows entrepreneurs, lurking in the corners of our ambitious plans and the deep recesses of our minds.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The House has recessed until after the November election, sparking ire from Republicans as the lower chamber has left behind a long to-do list involving spending bills, contempt resolutions, task forces, and censure initiatives.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
Instead, they’re recessed for a flatter, more comfortable profile.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
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Sunlight streams into a yoga studio, and in the back, there’s a perfect backyard alcove to enjoy your morning coffee.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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But early 2025 is a good time to start planning next year's trips, including for spring breaks and summer vacations.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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This holiday season, the Dunn family is leaving their hometown and going on a vacation.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 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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After digging an early 16–2 hole, George Mason stunned the favorites by winning 65–60.Newsweek, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With these rigs, the line holder works in the ordinary way, but the line runs through a small hole in the top of a wooden box that has no bottom.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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The members-only had its license temporarily suspended last month amid a police investigation into the claim.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Two of the defendants had their sentences suspended.La rédaction de Vanity Fair, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, two storms could collide in the Northeast, possibly posing hazards along the Interstate 95 corridor during the busy holiday travel period this weekend.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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No festive decorations or holiday tunes greet the handful of people who walk past the darkened storefronts that far outnumber open businesses in the two-block mall.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
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As someone who runs an online retail business, there’s a lot of pressure to get ahead of the sure-to-be lulls of January sales.Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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This mindset creates a lull in job applications, meaning recruiters will likely see fewer candidates in their pipelines.Wasim Hajjiri, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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