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
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
The first story has recessed walls with a walkway.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Plus, the arms are recessed, and the foam cushions are supportive yet bouncy for a comfortable, relaxing seat.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
The copper must be recessed from the surface of the oxide just the right amount.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Adjective
Past the dining area is the rest of the former 5G apartment, with a wine cooler and custom storage built into a recessed area that was uncovered in the demolition.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sandbags and plywood protected the windows, but the materials were recessed to be less noticeable, and fresh vehicle tracks marked the ground nearby.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
The first story has recessed walls with a walkway.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Plus, the arms are recessed, and the foam cushions are supportive yet bouncy for a comfortable, relaxing seat.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
The copper must be recessed from the surface of the oxide just the right amount.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
Adjective
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In particular, the concave deck feels a lot like a skateboard and allows for better board feel and control—enabling Payne to do actual kick-flips on the wave.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bell and diaphragm devices have a wide, flat side for high frequencies and a smaller, concave side for low frequencies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vitello himself was suspended four games by the NCAA for chest-bumping an umpire during an argument in 2022.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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High beef prices are attributed to factors like drought and suspended livestock imports from Mexico.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The home features a walkout basement with a movie theater, spa, custom workout room and sunken golf simulator, Heffernan said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ancient Rome sits around 23 feet below the current street level, which means many ancient monuments like the Pantheon appear sunken.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Charles and Camilla were supposed to pay a state visit to the Vatican in early April, but the trip was postponed over Pope Francis’ poor health.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, eight days after Apple postponed The Savant, FBI director Kash Patel shuttered the very real (though, secretive) program — a partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) — on which the series (and the Cosmopolitan story) is based.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Police further alleged that Neff had hollow-point ammunition when the accident occurred.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Guadagnino, in interviews since the film’s debut at the Venice Film Festival, in August, has waved off critiques that the film is hollow.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The federal government had to shut down after the Senate adjourned with no funding resolution for the new fiscal year, starting on October 1, as both political parties continued to block the other's stopgap proposals.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The International Maritime Organization adjourned its meeting Friday.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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