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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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Now, Lopez said, she and Ezekiel are taking a break from autism therapy altogether, citing the experience with the Perfect Child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The curveball was that the adviser said he was taking a break from golf, but was seen on the course shortly after.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"For me, it's ridiculous," the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

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

Meanwhile, my mom was upstairs, taking a break from hurling so she could brief my dad.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

taking a break

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