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
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Long channels of plants known as bioswales and recessed sections known as rain gardens both use sand, soil and plants to filter pollutants before stormwater reaches streams or sewers.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Taking advantage of a recessed area opposite the television sitting area, Palmieri Schwartz added clean, contemporary floating oak shelves to the niche for displaying books and treasures.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
For example, an overhang creates shade, softening the view inside, while a recessed entry reduces visibility through depth and distance from the street.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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
Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The trial was recessed Wednesday and is likely to be dismissed as soon as Thursday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
It can be recessed or surface-mounted.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The House briefly recessed but returned one hour later to approve the map.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Stucchi recommends in-paver LEDs, low bollards, or recessed path lighting to give your driveway a welcoming glow.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Since Capitol Hill recessed last week after failing to end the nearly seven-week-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the tabloid set its sights on trying to shame lawmakers who skipped town amid the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
For those willing to roll up their sleeves a bit more, Paulina Hospod, a designer a Aha Interiors, loves what a recessed or built-in niche or cabinet can do for a small bathroom.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Long channels of plants known as bioswales and recessed sections known as rain gardens both use sand, soil and plants to filter pollutants before stormwater reaches streams or sewers.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Taking advantage of a recessed area opposite the television sitting area, Palmieri Schwartz added clean, contemporary floating oak shelves to the niche for displaying books and treasures.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
For example, an overhang creates shade, softening the view inside, while a recessed entry reduces visibility through depth and distance from the street.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
Meanwhile, Pierson recessed proceedings to begin drafting an order to vacate the original injunction and add Imhoff as a party to the hearing on whether Penman should be restored to the office he was forced from in January 2025.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The trial was recessed Wednesday and is likely to be dismissed as soon as Thursday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
It can be recessed or surface-mounted.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The House briefly recessed but returned one hour later to approve the map.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.
—Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Stucchi recommends in-paver LEDs, low bollards, or recessed path lighting to give your driveway a welcoming glow.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Since Capitol Hill recessed last week after failing to end the nearly seven-week-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the tabloid set its sights on trying to shame lawmakers who skipped town amid the crisis.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
Adjective
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Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Hours after Iran suspended negotiations with the US over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, talks are now back on track, a regional source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Aside from the sunken Tail Fanning, the crew lost Roscoe, Rea's dog, during the incident.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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The semi-sunken nature of the court design encourages the stadium to blend into the gardens and greenhouses and houses a collection of tropical plants from the Americas, Africa, Oceania and Asia.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Executives from the top AI and tech firms had been invited, and some were en route to the White House when the order was postponed.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The sentencing date for two men who pleaded guilty to siphoning money from a campaign account belonging to gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra will be postponed for at least two months, court records show.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Somewhere in time, a child is climbing up a hollow carved out between two hills.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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As far as Clark understands it, the layout, objects and inhabitants of the Backrooms are plucked from the real world, the otherworldly space only able to create hollow, distorted copies.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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But adding to the uncertainty was the fact that, as both the House and Senate adjourned Friday night, neither chamber planned to start fresh early Saturday.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The regular session of the 2026 General Assembly had adjourned on April 3, making a special session necessary to take up the redistricting work.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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