as in vacations
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 sabbaticals
Galleries featuring emerging artists, a rotating list of artists-in-residence, as well as a program offering semester-long sabbaticals, were also on the docket for the unfulfilled project.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Let engineers, designers and PMs take social sabbaticals to solve real-world problems at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Let engineers, designers and PMs take social sabbaticals to solve real-world problems at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbaticals
Noun
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Managing expectations is also a huge part of making vacations a relaxing experience.—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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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,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two years later came a series of fortunate breaks.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Yum Brands restaurant chain is not expected to appear in ad breaks during pre-game programming on NBC, according to two people familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Russian data show unpaid wages nearly tripled in October from a year ago to more than $27 million, with furloughs and shorter workweeks becoming more common.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The dip in business resulted in widespread layoffs and furloughs in many sectors, such as lodging and hospitality.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The remarks by Abbott, who is running for reelection, come amid a national debate over public safety and constitutional liberties at protests, stemming from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The violence against our officers and the violations of religious liberties cannot be allowed to continue.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sabbaticals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbaticals. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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