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
The win came with a $5,000 cash award and a spring sabbatical provided by Northwestern University at no cost.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Turner gave manager Dave Bristol a 10-day sabbatical, signed a managerial contract of his own and led the team during a Wednesday night game against the Pirates.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
Mostly in the Palisades with intermittent sabbaticals from my dad.
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Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Turner gave manager Dave Bristol a 10-day sabbatical, signed a managerial contract of his own and led the team during a Wednesday night game against the Pirates.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
Mostly in the Palisades with intermittent sabbaticals from my dad.
—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
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Under either scenario, including a resignation, he’d be entitled to receive compensation for unused vacation days.
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Perplexed is wanting to go to Europe on vacation, but mom only wants the two children caring for her.
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Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson have been subbed off in the 73rd minute, just after the players returned from the hydration break.
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Summer schedules, school breaks and birthday parties all share one thing in common.
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San Diego finalized new labor contracts for most city workers Tuesday that include 10% raises over three years, but the contracts soften the impact of those pay hikes on the city’s budget crisis by requiring unpaid furloughs.
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The furloughs come just weeks before the museum’s annual Juneteenth celebration, as well as the third anniversary of its opening on June 27.
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Trees that remain standing lose their leaves and big limbs, and that trauma shows in their rings.
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The city’s police department previously said the officer was placed on leave.
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Crimea has been a popular holiday destination for Russians and Ukrainians since before Soviet times.
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Officials announce service on the line will resume Friday on a holiday/weekend schedule, with busing between Miller and Hegewisch stations because of the derailment and power loss.
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The liberty with which we have been entrusted demands gratitude, certainly, but more than that, this gift calls us to action!
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Nor was Governor Trumbull alone in advocating for colonial rights and liberty.
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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