as in concave
curved inward
displayed the decorative plate on a recessed shelf in the wall
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as in suspended
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 Synonyms for recessed
Adjective
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Lay a spoon face down over the top of a cup, with the rim of the glass about halfway down the concave part of the spoon.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025 -
With their wide second-position pliés, concave torsos and jutting hips, the eight dancers often appear to be pulled downward and inward; a little shuddering step looks like an attempt to take off from the ground.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His season debut was further delayed after he was suspended for three games for shoving a columnist who had referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the athlete’s commitment and professionalism during his absence.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler has been suspended by his own team for seven games following a contentious last several months, during which the 6-foot-7 small forward has very visibly pined to be traded away.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Email Address Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions) Sean Kingsley | | READ MORE Sean Kingsley is a marine archaeologist, explorer, historian and writer specializing in the sunken past.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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From the depths of Watauga Lake to the sunken trees of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee is home to dozens of beautiful, unique lakes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The session was postponed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton striking the state of Florida.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk and Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Consequently, the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame — slated to be played about a mile away at the Superdome later that same day — was postponed.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These cat qubits are miniscule hollow structures of tantalum containing microwave radiation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beharie’s ability to subtly emote with facial expressions and body language add complexity to an otherwise hollow Casey who at times can be frustrating to pin down and understand.—
Morgan A. Grain,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The House adjourned before taking up the bills, which then could not be voted on in the Senate.—
Paul Egan,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday after a tumultuous week of walkouts and absences, House Democrats adjourned with no plans for further voting.—
Liam Rappleye,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Recessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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