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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
For centuries, people have used cannabis for relaxation, introspection, and even spiritual practices.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The lifestyle brand will be available throughout New York State starting in March with a sativa-dominant strain focused on creativity and an indica-dominant strain focused on relaxation, both around $50 for 3.5 grams.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Both brothers are vocal supporters of Trump, raising questions about whether the Trump administration may have influenced the relaxation of their travel restrictions.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
With a mix of outdoor adventure, art, history, dining, and relaxation, there’s an adventure for everyone.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
The lifestyle brand will be available throughout New York State starting in March with a sativa-dominant strain focused on creativity and an indica-dominant strain focused on relaxation, both around $50 for 3.5 grams.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Both brothers are vocal supporters of Trump, raising questions about whether the Trump administration may have influenced the relaxation of their travel restrictions.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
With a mix of outdoor adventure, art, history, dining, and relaxation, there’s an adventure for everyone.
—Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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The Natural State's burgeoning outdoor recreation industry generated $7.3 billion in direct and indirect economic impact during 2023, per topline figures shared from a new report Monday.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Yates’ second-degree murder conviction stemmed from killing inmate Nathan Marcus, 33, at a recreation yard, the CDCR has said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Feb. 2025
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An additional 63 canisters of waste rest horizontally nearby, including 13 filled with material from the dismantlement project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This additional muscle growth will equate to more calories burned at rest than just using cardio sessions to burn calories.7 Combining cardio and weight lifting could produce more noticeable results than doing one alone.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to look for fun stops along the way, such as Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Eli Craig’s (Tucker & Dale vs Evil) newest outing, the real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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This technology isn't merely changing how seniors spend their leisure time.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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This is especially significant given that the study found Black leisure travelers typically have lower median incomes than the average U.S. traveler.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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For two years, he was chained to his hospital bed without access to any form of entertainment, left to lay in pain and listen to the hum of medical devices.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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After seven years of positioning itself within the U.S. entertainment industry, 9F Agency took a crucial step in its international expansion with the opening of operations in Mexico, led by the prominent Spanish executive Cristina Martín.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now proprietors are going after adults with concepts like Holey Moley and Punch Bowl Social, which combines eating and drinking with nostalgic amusements such as billiards, bowling, darts and arcade games.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The stark contrast between her daytime and nighttime behavior has only added to the amusement of viewers, many of whom have left lighthearted comments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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