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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Despite sounding contradictory, Eisen’s pieces appear to be very simple, but the minimal creations have complex shapes including concave ones.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025 -
Use the domed brush for concave bath tubs and sinks, or the pointed brush for corners and groutlines.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Jan. 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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To the right is the sunken living room, which has a row of clerestory windows and a fireplace with a ceiling-height brick surround.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even with all that to choose from, Don’s penthouse apartment from season five, with its sunken living room, wood-paneling, and floor-to-ceiling windows, takes the cake.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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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Twin brother Oren’s detention hearing was then postponed until Tuesday because his defense attorney, Richard Klugh, recently underwent eye surgery and needed more time to prepare for it.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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While seemingly well-intentioned, this directive is a hollow threat to a player who goes on to a successful MLB career.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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What the Chiefs do would be hollow, even impossible, without the fans who animate and fund them and who made this the place to be 60-plus years ago — and in a whole new way now.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2025.
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