1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The Silver Spirit is a relatively small ship but one with plenty of room for relaxation.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.
—Alice Park, Time, 16 May 2025
Opting for a balanced strain — such as a hybrid or a low-THC, high-CBD option — can provide relaxation without overwhelming the senses.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.
—Alice Park, Time, 16 May 2025
Opting for a balanced strain — such as a hybrid or a low-THC, high-CBD option — can provide relaxation without overwhelming the senses.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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April’s report showed that job openings increased across most sectors, with some of the largest upswings seen in arts, entertainment and recreation; mining and logging; information; and professional and business services.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Directed by Chris Columbus, the murder mystery stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie as four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Mirren), Ron (Brosnan), Ibrahim (Kingsley) and Joyce (Imrie) — who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Watch Brazilian nun show off beatboxing skills 'Beautiful to see' Soon after the beats and the dancing started flowing, one of the hosts joined in on the fun.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Think about how much more you got done over Memorial Day compared to a typical weekend... the extra time with friends and family, the extra day of leisure, the extra time to knock things off your to-do list.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Both share a taste for the refined leisure of the moneyed global elite — golf for Trump, fly fishing for Ramaphosa.—
Lydia Polgreen,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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There’s a ways to go, including in the entertainment industry.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The $360 million facility is going up near I-88 and Chicago Premium Outlets mall and will include 1,200 gaming positions, a 220-room hotel, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an outdoor entertainment area, a 12,000-square-foot event center and restaurants.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Casper's screenwriters, Deanna Oliver and Sherri Stoner, told EW in 1995 that executive producer Steven Spielberg wanted this tone to help broaden the enjoyment for both child and adult moviegoers.—
Steve Daly,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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How much of our enjoyment comes from knowing that a great big movie star was putting his life on the line for ... a movie?—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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