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time off

NOUN
leisure time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
day off downtime furlough leave of absence respite sabbatical sick leave vacation
WEAK
break breathing spell holiday liberty mental health day pause recess shore leave

Example Sentences

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These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, and a large new study found they are linked to fewer psychiatric hospital visits and less time off work due to mental health conditions.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

According to the union, the district has agreed to the framework of a 40-hour week with flex time off for extra hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The dizzying speed of Langley’s rise has taken a toll; in August, she posted on Instagram that she was “more run down than ever” and needed time off to rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The hottest job perk right now isn’t unlimited paid time off or oat milk in the office kitchen — it’s job security, period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

If Katherine and Eunice Smith took time off work to sing for a funeral at the church, Christine often came along.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly