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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the couple goes to Florida every January for a month-long recess from the rigors of winter
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as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity
the judge called for a brief recess so that the witness could regain her composure
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as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
decided to camp in a sandy recess where the beach met the forest
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as in to suspend
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge recessed the court for lunch
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Recent Examples of recess
Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
While the House is scheduled to leave town Friday for a week back in their districts, the speaker set off his own fireworks -- telling his conference that members will not be dismissed for recess until the House approves the Senate’s changes.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 June 2025
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Shortly after the Legislature recessed, Sanders declined to rule out calling a special session to consider further cutting state income taxes after the end of fiscal 2025 on June 30 based on state general revenue tax collections.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
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Noun
While students are still allowed to bring their devices to school, they must be powered off and put away during the school day — with no exceptions for recess, lunch or after-school activities.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
While the House is scheduled to leave town Friday for a week back in their districts, the speaker set off his own fireworks -- telling his conference that members will not be dismissed for recess until the House approves the Senate’s changes.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 June 2025
Verb
On June 16, 1978, one day after Branham High School recessed for summer, a student found Diane Peterson lying on the floor of the hallway near her classroom with a single stab wound to her chest, according to the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Shortly after the Legislature recessed, Sanders declined to rule out calling a special session to consider further cutting state income taxes after the end of fiscal 2025 on June 30 based on state general revenue tax collections.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recess
Noun
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For an extra $1,000, Tune offers the full 57-in-long (145-cm) alcove that's standard on the original M1.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
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Range alcoves provide opportunities for style on the inside, too.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The small town about 15 miles south of the Vatican has hosted popes for the summer dating back to the 1600s, but Pope Francis never took a summer vacation during his 12-year papacy.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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One shopper ordered these strappy sandals to take on vacation and was impressed with their quality and comfort.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Even though no funding has been cut, Jackson condemned the administration, contending the effect of the pause is going to be massive and could result in North Carolina firing about 1,000 educators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Decisions are made, the next task appears, and there’s little pause to examine what worked or what missed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Toronto has plenty of holes in the roster to add talent.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ben Rice worked a walk after going down in an 0-2 hole, and after doing so himself, Austin Wells tied the game with a two-run single.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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But the search was later suspended because of poor visibility.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog International inspectors will now be barred from accessing Iranian nuclear sites without Tehran’s approval.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Independence Day at Sutter Health Park Fans in attendance weren’t treated to a competitive contest on the field — but did enjoy near-perfect baseball weather with temperatures settling into the 70s, plus a postgame fireworks show to mark the Fourth of July holiday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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In the depths of life’s lulls, it was forgotten, left in a bun for days, dry, untouched.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
2 July 2025
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Allocations will be adjusted dynamically with gold exposure increasing during crypto market downturns, and bitcoin exposure increasing when gold is in a lull period.—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Location of lymph nodes: Lymphoma is in lymph nodes both above and below the diaphragm (the muscle that divides the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity).—
Marla Anderson,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025
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Jayden had visible cavities on his front teeth – dark spots that had become the target of teasing and bullying by classmates.—
Olga Ensz,
The Conversation,
30 June 2025
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“Recess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recess. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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