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taking a break

ADJECTIVE
resting
Synonyms
STRONG
crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing unwinding
WEAK
asleep at ease at rest comfortable lying down stretched-out taking it easy
Antonyms
WEAK
active

Example Sentences

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He loved the people and taking a break by the Self-Realization Fellowship’s verdant headquarters to read the newspaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Girl group Katseye have released their first music video without Manon, after she announced she was taking a break from the group.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Formula 1 is taking a break from racing during April because of the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix but there is still plenty to talk about.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“This 30 cents within the night, I’m just a little concerned,” Tun said while taking a break at a rest stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“Why, morning, Leroy. I missed hearing your axe this morning, thought you must have been taking a break today.”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis