as in vacation
a period of time during which someone does not work at their regular job
Several professors will be taking sabbaticals this year. She recently returned to work after a two-year sabbatical from her acting career.
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Recent Examples of sabbatical
Mohan admits she had been distracted by personal problems, and wishes Robby well on his sabbatical.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
On his last day before he’s scheduled to ride off on his motorcycle for a three-month sabbatical that’s only barely disguising his suicidal ideation, Robby spends his final shift lashing out at his co-workers.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The medical drama's season 2 finale ended on a cliffhanger Thursday, April 16, with Wyle's character pondering a three-month sabbatical and a motorcycle ride across the country.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the whole thing about him planning a sabbatical that was really a plan to perhaps end his life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
On his last day before he’s scheduled to ride off on his motorcycle for a three-month sabbatical that’s only barely disguising his suicidal ideation, Robby spends his final shift lashing out at his co-workers.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The medical drama's season 2 finale ended on a cliffhanger Thursday, April 16, with Wyle's character pondering a three-month sabbatical and a motorcycle ride across the country.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the whole thing about him planning a sabbatical that was really a plan to perhaps end his life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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While on vacation in Tokyo with her kids and new beau Lewis Hamilton, Kardashian snapped a goofy selfie with her baby boy.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Planning a 2026 cruise vacation?—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wagner led the team at the halfway mark with 17 points, scoring 10 points in the paint before the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sade is in prison and is staying with Mina while on a three-day furlough, which provides a neat framework for their reunion.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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In December 2024, she had been granted a medical furlough from prison due to her ongoing poor health.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Noun
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If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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When planted together, onions will help to keep your tomatoes pest-free, and tomatoes’ larger leaves can shield the soil around your onions and prevent them from drying out as quickly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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On an attached notecard, the Pretzables logo and website were in a much larger font than the commissioner’s holiday tidings.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Japan's Nikkei 225 surged above 62,000 to a record after a holiday, and South Korea's Kospi also hit a new high in early Asian trading.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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In it, Hayek cautioned against the growing intellectual and political notions that disregarded liberty in favor of central planning of economic affairs.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The Artist had to take some liberties with each fruit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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