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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Adjective
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With their wide second-position pliés, concave torsos and jutting hips, the eight dancers often appear to be pulled downward and inward; a little shuddering step looks like an attempt to take off from the ground.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025 -
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
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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Set a short distance away, the guest house features the same decorative brick as the main house but in a different hue, a spacious sunken living room, and a nearby stone patio.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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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Consequently, the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame — slated to be played about a mile away at the Superdome later that same day — was postponed.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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To start, pick up any waste in your yard that may be attracting birds, such as old tires or hollow fence posts that birds may want to nest in.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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These aren’t just hollow stock characters that exist to dote on the player, but living and breathing pieces of the Living Lands.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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