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recesses

  • plural
    of recess.
    recess
    noun
    temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
  • present tense form
    of recess (3rd person singular).
    recess
    noun
    temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.

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Herzog’s adventurous spirit has led him to explore the furthest reaches of the globe, but also inward to map the strangest recesses of the heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

What causes this correlation between congressional recesses and the stock market?

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

Once hidden in the dark recesses of the web, this content is now easy to find.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

Norton and his pickup are part of a $4 billion investment by Amazon to push its signature speedy delivery further into the rural recesses of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

There were trays of insects, too, which you could pull out from recesses in the walls.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill