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
So instead of avoiding the sabbatical, approach it strategically.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.
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Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The win came with a $5,000 cash award and a spring sabbatical provided by Northwestern University at no cost.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Turner gave manager Dave Bristol a 10-day sabbatical, signed a managerial contract of his own and led the team during a Wednesday night game against the Pirates.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.
—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The win came with a $5,000 cash award and a spring sabbatical provided by Northwestern University at no cost.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Turner gave manager Dave Bristol a 10-day sabbatical, signed a managerial contract of his own and led the team during a Wednesday night game against the Pirates.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sabbatical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sabbatical
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes might pitch on the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make Sánchez a logical choice.
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The city of Dallas announced Tuesday that General Fund employees will be required to take at least three furlough days to address the 2026 budget shortfall.
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According to the city, on the three dates, non-uniform employees funded by the city's general fund will be required to participate in the furlough, and the days will be recorded as leave without pay.
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This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
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After King’s indictment, Saulter’s leave was lifted by an acting sheriff.
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Since Independence Day is a federal holiday, most branches of national banks such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and CitiBank, among others, will be closed on July 4.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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The Declaration champions the right to alter or abolish government destructive of life, liberty, and happiness.
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During a weekend that celebrates life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Wimbledon offers an American variation in the pursuit of Grand Slam glory.
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“Sabbatical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sabbatical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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