as in suspending
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 recessing
That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.
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George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessing
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Also, suspending the gas tax would mitigate the rising price of goods and services over the short term from the increase in transportation costs.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The measure allows the governor to issue a temporary executive order suspending restrictions with Cuba if the federal government changes Cuba’s diplomatic status.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The central bank’s latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
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Like a rare daylight-visible meteor, a brilliant red fireball flashed before my eyes, interrupting a mindless moment of communion with nature.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s a reference to what Duncan always intended, and rightly so, as a holistic approach to the problem of violent crime, involving not just violence interrupting by former gang members turned peacekeepers but better education and job opportunities for the young people most at risk.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Recessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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