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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Head east toward the recreation center and eventually around Queens' athletic field.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Small unregistered drones being used for recreation can be flown in unrestricted areas.
—Jason Breslow, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The recreation area covers some 8,800 acres, incorporating the reservoir itself and the surrounding landscape.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several other recreation sites were also affected by the closure, including Lower and Upper Tonto Creek Campgrounds, Horton Creek Day Use Area, Hatchery Trailhead, Horton Trailhead, See Canyon Trailhead and See Canyon Trailhead.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Head east toward the recreation center and eventually around Queens' athletic field.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Small unregistered drones being used for recreation can be flown in unrestricted areas.
—Jason Breslow, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
The recreation area covers some 8,800 acres, incorporating the reservoir itself and the surrounding landscape.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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