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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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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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This handheld vacuum from Bissell is perfect for your home’s tiniest nooks and crannies.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Pay special attention to any tight nooks and crannies.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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For example, kids can be taught deep breaths as young as one year old.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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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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
Verb
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Williams gleefully interrupts Faith's stream of consciousness with a profound interjection.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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One wonders if the interruptions from the smaller screens will be a permanent blight on the big screen theatrical experience.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Recesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recesses. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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