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
Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh Steelers (13 points) The Steelers summoned the 62-year-old Pittsburgh native after his one-year sabbatical, and McCarthy will continue his distinguished coaching tour after leading the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys earlier in his career.
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Faculty are constantly taking sabbaticals for stress management, including the principal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, Addison was back to convince Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), who was still on sabbatical after the tragic events of last season's finale, to assist her with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Faculty are constantly taking sabbaticals for stress management, including the principal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, Addison was back to convince Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), who was still on sabbatical after the tragic events of last season's finale, to assist her with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
Noun
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Give yourself a mini vacation today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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An 11-year-old girl from Rochester, Massachusetts has died in an avalanche while on vacation with her family in Brighton, Utah.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fears made three three-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fears made three 3-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But other parts of the department, including the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office and significant parts of the cybersecurity and election-infrastructure offices, face furloughs, according to a person briefed on the plans.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her medical furlough was initially to be for three weeks, but her time out of prison lengthened, possibly on account of activists and Western powers pushing Iran to keep her free.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The leaves are detailed and colorful, and excellent for adding interest to dim areas of the landscape.—
Angela England,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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Native to Brazil, Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is often called Christmas cactus because the two plants look very similar and bloom around the winter holidays.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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These mini desserts are the ultimate make-ahead treat for holiday parties.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some have questioned if the law will truly guarantee the liberty of ex-detainees.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pop songs operate on a smaller scale than two-hour movies, and, despite those constraints, the liberties that Charli and Keane take in blending pop hooks and orchestral chaos gives their soundtrack album an impressive vastness.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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