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 recessed
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Some people are born with a tendency to breathe through their mouth, due to extremely small nasal passages or a recessed jaw.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
And yes, the non-recessed device does indeed protrude out from the bottom of the shoe, so it's intended for use with road bike shoes and pedals only.
—Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
The spacious living and dining rooms feature tray (recessed) ceilings, making the space feel even larger.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Forward, a private owner’s terrace features a recessed seating area and jacuzzi, creating a more intimate and private escape.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This design creates a recessed interior space that can be used for seating, storage or a reading nook while letting in more natural light.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators and a group of reporters surrounded Lang and his associates, backing them in a recessed window along the City Hall building.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Kipping had envisioned a recessed rectangle — which irked Gehry.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2025
David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Another feature that enhanced observation was recessed objective lenses and super-spectra coating, which helped to reduce flare and ghosting.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
During public comment before the board recessed into closed session Thursday, several speakers criticized district leadership and called for greater transparency, referencing the FBI searches and district contracts.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Other matters not under deadline pressure will be recessed.
—Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
This might look like picture lights, recessed coves, or lamps outfitted with shades.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Comer left the House Rules Committee, which briefly recessed for floor votes Monday, questioning the Clintons' agreement.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
With its large curving wooden wall, its red carpet and ceiling full of recessed lights, the space is somehow too stately for the show.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Some people are born with a tendency to breathe through their mouth, due to extremely small nasal passages or a recessed jaw.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
And yes, the non-recessed device does indeed protrude out from the bottom of the shoe, so it's intended for use with road bike shoes and pedals only.
—Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
The spacious living and dining rooms feature tray (recessed) ceilings, making the space feel even larger.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
Forward, a private owner’s terrace features a recessed seating area and jacuzzi, creating a more intimate and private escape.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
This design creates a recessed interior space that can be used for seating, storage or a reading nook while letting in more natural light.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators and a group of reporters surrounded Lang and his associates, backing them in a recessed window along the City Hall building.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Kipping had envisioned a recessed rectangle — which irked Gehry.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Martine Moïse, who was wounded during the attack, testified for about an hour before court recessed for the day.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Another feature that enhanced observation was recessed objective lenses and super-spectra coating, which helped to reduce flare and ghosting.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
During public comment before the board recessed into closed session Thursday, several speakers criticized district leadership and called for greater transparency, referencing the FBI searches and district contracts.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Other matters not under deadline pressure will be recessed.
—Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026
This might look like picture lights, recessed coves, or lamps outfitted with shades.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
These slippers are slightly recessed to fit your foot perfectly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Comer left the House Rules Committee, which briefly recessed for floor votes Monday, questioning the Clintons' agreement.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
Adjective
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cello’s top and back are made from flat, concave carbon-fiber panels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In others, objects are suspended from the ceiling, mounted above doorways, or made to float via balloon.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Campbell told lawmakers the driver who hit their family that night already had her license suspended, a result of a previous DUI conviction.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When asked whether sunken munitions are a growing problem, Diggs was crystal clear about the potential risk in the future.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Oversize windows throughout the two-bedroom have water views, and the primary bath has a sunken tub and sauna.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Arab Media Forum, scheduled for April, has been postponed to September 2026, with organizers saying the decision was taken to ensure the event meets its scale and ambition.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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All civil and criminal court cases have been postponed, and court deadlines have been temporarily paused.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Staff,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the social psychologists who catapulted to prominence in the early two-thousands were less interested in the richer concept of eudaemonia and more interested in a thinner, hollower, and vastly more individualistic enterprise of happiness, of simply feeling good.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But instead of bringing the amendment resolution to a vote late Friday evening, the Senate adjourned until April 9.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a spokesperson pointed to public remarks Kotek made in support of public funding for the Blazers arena as the Legislature adjourned.—
Conrad Wilson,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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