recessed 1 of 2

adjective

as in concave
curved inward displayed the decorative plate on a recessed shelf in the wall

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recessed

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verb

past tense of recess
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 recessed
Adjective
The park, which opened in 2012, connects Uptown Dallas with the Arts District over a recessed portion of Woodall Rodgers Freeway. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026 To avoid this, Cooper suggests elegant fixtures and intentional recessed lights, combined with smart lighting systems—or at least one of these three options to start. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026 Long channels of plants known as bioswales and recessed sections known as rain gardens both use sand, soil and plants to filter pollutants before stormwater reaches streams or sewers. — Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026 Taking advantage of a recessed area opposite the television sitting area, Palmieri Schwartz added clean, contemporary floating oak shelves to the niche for displaying books and treasures. — Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026 For example, an overhang creates shade, softening the view inside, while a recessed entry reduces visibility through depth and distance from the street. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 With its large curving wooden wall, its red carpet and ceiling full of recessed lights, the space is somehow too stately for the show. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 Some people are born with a tendency to breathe through their mouth, due to extremely small nasal passages or a recessed jaw. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The small, round sockets were recessed into the wall, and the adapter would hit the outlet plate, preventing the pins from going all the way into the holes. — Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The frame of the V3 Pro Mini is simple, with a single USB-C port recessed in a cutout in the top-left corner. — Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 The dashboard display is recessed under glass on the fuel tank, rather than ahead of the triple clamp. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 The Senate recessed on June 24, and lawmakers won't return to Washington until July 13. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 7 July 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly recessed the chamber on Tuesday, June 30. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The interiors include luxury details such as stone-look countertops, designer cabinetry, recessed LED lighting, higher-grade vinyl flooring, and even a spacious ceiling height over 7 feet. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 22 June 2026 It’s recessed, maybe a foot behind the steering wheel. — James Raia, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessed
  1. concave
  2. suspended
  3. sunken
  4. postponed
  5. hollow
  6. adjourned
Adjective
  • The convex-concave curves of the open and closed parentheses cup something said by the way, whisperings, secrets mouthed into the reader’s ear, mumbled under the author’s breath.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
Definition of concave
Verb
  • Icelanders are to vote August 29, 2026 on whether to resume entry talks with the European Union 13 years after they were suspended, in a referendum seen going down to the wire.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Latino artists, activists and musicians, suspended mid-motion, grin down at passersby.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspended
Adjective
  • The rooms 67 one-, two- and three-bedroom overwater villas and beach residences boast infinity pools with sunken outdoor lounges and panoramic rooftop decks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The clock was ticking, but Ballard had learned something from the sunken subs.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunken
Verb
  • Researchers can use this moment to finally build the ethical infrastructure around the cultivation of insider sources and source compensation that the field has postponed for too long.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s game in Liberty was postponed after a Cardinals player suffered a medical emergency on the sideline and died.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of postponed
Adjective
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These assistive devices were functionally capable but emotionally hollow.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow
Verb
  • Court has adjourned for the day, with Judge William Sullivan instructing the jury that the presentation of evidence is likely to conclude tomorrow.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on Cunningham's bill.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjourned

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