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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
Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
If the Senate amendments are adopted, lawmakers can head out for a two-week recess starting next week.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The galley-style kitchen, off the dining area, has recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Trump summoned House Republicans to the White House for a midday meeting as the beleaguered speaker pulls out all the stops to nudge the process forward before lawmakers leave Thursday for a two-week spring recess.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
If the Senate amendments are adopted, lawmakers can head out for a two-week recess starting next week.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
All Mecklenburg County court sessions will recess at 12:30 p.m.
Charlotte Observer reporters Chase Jordan and Joe Marusak contributed.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
The galley-style kitchen, off the dining area, has recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
Noun
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In the kitchen’s breakfast alcove, a midcentury Italian light fixture hangs near a rustic country cabinet.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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After two hours, Tse Yaa Kin appeared around the bend, its alcoves offering tantalizing shelter from the September sun.—
Alastair Lee Bitsóí,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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High levels of carbon monoxide were detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's hotel room, Costa Rican police revealed more than one week after the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner mysteriously died on a family vacation.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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In our case, this was a potential vacation wrecker.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The president announced a 90-day pause for several countries but increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Apple's stock, along with much of the market, roared back Wednesday afternoon after Trump announced a pause on reciprocal tariffs for 90 days for every nation but China.—
Angrej Singh,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is a good thing, as a percentage of nylon, spandex, or polyester can help with shape retention and prevent holes from developing.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their current stairs are in poor condition, with layers of plywood covering holes and structural issues.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday indefinitely suspended a lower court mandate that the government immediately return him to the U.S. to fix the mistake.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman, 23, will miss the remainder of the regular season with just five games remaining after he was suspended by the American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee on Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Egg prices remain costly ahead of the Easter holiday.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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El Faro, an investigative news site, reported that the mayor struck deals with gang leaders not to disrupt a city holiday celebration, and to keep the violence away from his new mall.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is when the town shakes off the quiet lull of winter and opens like a bloom kissed by salt and sun.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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And, a wealth of studies have found that water fluoridation was related to a significant (up to 30%) decrease in cavities among adults and children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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