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
Would a lengthy sabbatical be needed for his health?
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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 is set to exit her role as Blue Ant’s Global Head Acquisitions & Content Strategy in December and is planning to take a career sabbatical in 2026 before re-entering the international TV space.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Think four-day work weeks, recharge weeks at the end of the year or a sabbatical for employees who have hit a significant milestone.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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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 is set to exit her role as Blue Ant’s Global Head Acquisitions & Content Strategy in December and is planning to take a career sabbatical in 2026 before re-entering the international TV space.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Think four-day work weeks, recharge weeks at the end of the year or a sabbatical for employees who have hit a significant milestone.
—Greg Dolan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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European vacation destinations will soon require travelers to have prints of their fingers taken as well as photos upon arrival.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 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,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The struggling Dolphins appear to at least be getting a break on bad weather.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Back in early 2023, the star explained why one of those breaks was longer than normal.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White House has also said the shutdown could lead to more layoffs instead of furloughs.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Leavitt and Vance told reporters that a prolonged shutdown would require permanent cuts, even while lapses in spending generally only lead to temporary furloughs.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evidence of damage includes chewed, cut or missing leaves; yellowing or brown leaves; white webbing and green-black excrement on or around the plant, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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During the last full government shutdown in 2013, about 850,000 federal employees were furloughed, meaning they were required to take unpaid leave, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Similar holidays celebrate other family members throughout the year, such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, National Daughters Day and Grandparents' Day.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This principle is a critical protection for both individual liberty and democracy, as an army turned inward can be a powerful instrument of oppression.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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