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
What a cool year to do a sabbatical and do something different.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Would a lengthy sabbatical be needed for his health?
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Following a sabbatical, Schill plans to return as a faculty member at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurst will be at MIPCOM Cannes with Blue Ant before taking the sabbatical.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Would a lengthy sabbatical be needed for his health?
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Following a sabbatical, Schill plans to return as a faculty member at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Hurst will be at MIPCOM Cannes with Blue Ant before taking the sabbatical.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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Custom Viewfinder Reel Plus RetroViewer Load up this viewfinder with photos from your best moments together—vacations, date nights, that hilarious selfie from the concert—and gift her a hit of nostalgia with every click.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the All-Star break, Misiorowski looked like a lock for Milwaukee’s postseason rotation.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Again, get cracking to file, even if the IRS furloughs are triggering more uncertainty in how government services will be handled as the federal government shutdown drags on.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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White House officials have for days warned of widespread layoffs across the government if the shutdown continues, even though past shutdowns have led to furloughs but not firings.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
7 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight option only weighs 3 pounds and runs for up to 40 minutes to completely clear your patio of leaves and debris.—
Julia Fields,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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On these brisk, fall days, the train travels over rivers, across bridges, and through tunnels–passing by viewpoints of the fiery leaves of the maple trees, oak trees, and river birches.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Tokyo stock exchange was closed on Monday for a public holiday.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lee was in attendance in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a national holiday.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Up and down the Eastern Seaboard, women spoke the language of American liberty.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to María Corina Machado’s press office, this acknowledgment serves as a powerful motivator to complete the mission of restoring liberty and democratic governance.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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