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as in alcove
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 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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verb

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Recent Examples of recess
Noun
Confirming all of them with the current process that Democrats have pursued could take months, but the Senate may simply go on recess for August and return to fight it out again in September. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025 There are several obstacles to putting the Senate into an extended recess. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 31 July 2025
Verb
The eyepieces have large (21 mm) eye lenses and they're deeply recessed in the eye cups, which allows for nearly a full field of view even when wearing glasses. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025 Punchbowl News says Republican leadership won’t recess for Memorial Day weekend until the House passes it. Cate Martel, The Hill, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for recess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
Noun
  • Curved corridors above the lobby wrap around the tower’s hub, leading to guest rooms tucked into vaulted alcoves.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Check alcoves or stairways for opportunities to leave the crowd.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Some of the images feature the pair in picturesque vacation spots while others appear to be snapped at home.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Access to a good court while on vacation is non-negotiable.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The pause will not impact already existing valid visas, according to the memo, and some applications — including official and C-3 diplomatic visas — will continue to be processed.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Trim Non-Customer-Facing Costs Start by trimming non-customer-facing costs, including rent and travel, and pause hiring.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • With just 18 holes remaining, Ludvig Aberg and Harry Hall round out the top five at 8-under.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Gordon, hitting holes hard with his physical running style, sparked the run game in the second half.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Brown University reached a similar — though far cheaper — settlement last month, agreeing to pay the Trump administration $50 million to restore over $500 million in federal funding initially suspended over antisemitism allegations.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Launched in 2015, suspended during the pandemic and relaunched a few years ago, the challah bake brings together hundreds of women from all corners of the Jewish faith, including unaffiliated, Reform,Humanistic, Conservative and Orthodox, to knead and braid challah, traditional Jewish bread.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sales tax holiday also does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Many creators post skits where the robot slurs are spoken while a robot is applying for a job, or meeting their human partner’s parents for a holiday.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It’s already been four years since the last James Bond movie, Daniel Craig’s Bond swan song, No Time to Die, was released in theaters, and, in that lull, there’s still no new actor cast as James Bond.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
  • His teammates have tapered off into a midsummer lull, though.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This erosion can weaken teeth over time, increasing their vulnerability to cavities and discomfort.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025

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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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