as in suspending
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 recessing
That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.
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George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
George Petras, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessing
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Now, lo and behold, what Judge Schiltz is describing is a form of effectively suspending habeas corpus.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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However, the bill gave Lincoln great power by suspending this in order to imprison those who were viewed as threats to the Union.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cases of norovirus were identified among Team Finland, the International Olympic Committee said last week, postponing a women’s ice hockey game with Canada.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
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Bryant yelled from across the room, interrupting Love’s response.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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For students deciding to forgo college, the latest research suggests the worst option might be interrupting one’s education altogether.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Recessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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