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
As a consequence, both coaches have taken sabbaticals at different stages of their careers.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Traditional Career Timeline Is Broken Academics have sabbaticals.
—Lisa Christen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Glenn had a message for the players during his team meeting before their six-week sabbatical.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
One company official said Jones' sabbatical had been planned, but the timing is curious.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Traditional Career Timeline Is Broken Academics have sabbaticals.
—Lisa Christen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Glenn had a message for the players during his team meeting before their six-week sabbatical.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
One company official said Jones' sabbatical had been planned, but the timing is curious.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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There’s an overwhelm that comes with planning a family vacation.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to federal officials, the Jacksons used money from investors to pay for luxury residences in Hawaii and California, a Mercedes-Benz, luxury vacations, psychics and marijuana.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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Despite the hiatus, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena Jr. stayed friends during the break and the foursome reunited in 2021 with new music and a tour.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Tribune reported that Democrats spent around $10,000 a day on lodging and food during the walkout, paid by the House Democratic Caucus, additional fundraising around the quorum break, and out of lawmakers’ pockets.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The budget process hasn’t even started, and Johnson already has ruled out any concessions from unionized city workers like layoffs or furloughs to balance next year’s books.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The furloughs go into effect on Nov. 1, the U.S. pioneer of no-frills travel confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Monday, July 28, adding that the decision will better support its flight staffing schedule.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The country's total fertility rate, or the average number of children a woman is expected to have, fell to 1.15 in 2024 from 1.2 the previous year, despite extensive local and central government incentives, and some of the world's most generous parental leave policies.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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McGann was placed on administrative leave during the investigation into complaints of professional judgment issues and poor classroom management, a letter received by the parents showed.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sales tax holiday also does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many creators post skits where the robot slurs are spoken while a robot is applying for a job, or meeting their human partner’s parents for a holiday.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The show was unapologetically charged with feminism, justice and liberty for all.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Religious liberty, gay rights, and transgender equality can all coexist.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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