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
New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Analysts note that this second prototype includes notable upgrades, including angular exhaust nozzles that replace the recessed versions seen on the earlier model, underscoring China’s push to close the gap with US air combat capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Adjective
The large kitchen, meanwhile, features a recessed dual-burner stove with gas lid, large rectangular.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Analysts note that this second prototype includes notable upgrades, including angular exhaust nozzles that replace the recessed versions seen on the earlier model, underscoring China’s push to close the gap with US air combat capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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
There’s plenty of glass facing the street, but it’s tastefully recessed in rectangular frames of dark concrete arranged in an irregular grid.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
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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As the electrons pushed outward toward the tube walls, the plasma shaped itself like a concave lens.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Soarin’ hang-gliding flight simulator attractions combine mechanical lift systems with three rows of seats and aerial footage projected onto an 80-foot-tall concave domed movie screen to create a visual tour tied to a specific theme.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There is typically a dearth of historical information about the conditions in which the vehicle went missing, and locating a sunken aircraft or a large ship in the vastness of the ocean is difficult and costly.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now here’s Auburn, debating whether to retain sunken coach Hugh Freeze for a fourth season.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Banijay Entertainment profits were up 5% over the first nine months of this year but today’s financials revealed production on some of the super-indie’s shows have been postponed until next year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their return date has been postponed indefinitely, according to state broadcaster CCTV, which offered no further details.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With both of these cases being largely hollow and uninteresting, even despite the involvement of a traffic-cone-size butt plug, the burden is on Allura’s arc to grip us.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Any other creation theory – hollow Earth, flat Earth, mud collection, hanging cord, corpse reuse, dreamtime, biosphere as gemstone in the ring of a galactic giant, please insert alternative here.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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All of the previous hearings have adjourned without a plea bargain or trial date.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Congress has now adjourned for the week and is too late to prevent a lapse in food stamp benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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