as in gyms
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight
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Recent Examples of spas
The Village, a charming 3-block district on Kercheval, offers more than 30 retail shops, 19 restaurant and dining options and over a dozen salons and spas.
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Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Japanese capital is a global leader in wellness innovation, where spas prioritize holistic health over superficial beauty, utilizing cutting-edge, non-invasive therapies.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for its iconic beaches and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney enjoys 2,468 hours of sunshine annually, 239 parks, and 368 spas and wellness centers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the spaces will be leased to retailers, such as personal salons and spas, according to Goddard.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the last two years, both companies have taken legal action against dozens of compounding pharmacies, med spas and other suppliers to stop them from making and selling copycats.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Together is also leveraging market research undertaken by Hot Pot China to determine what sort of hotel spas to create in the region.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Two of the other buildings, Quapaw Bathhouse and Buckstaff Bathhouse, still hold spas that enable guests to soak in the waters and book other treatments, but the rest have new uses.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Japanese capital is a global leader in wellness innovation, where spas prioritize holistic health over superficial beauty, utilizing cutting-edge, non-invasive therapies.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for its iconic beaches and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney enjoys 2,468 hours of sunshine annually, 239 parks, and 368 spas and wellness centers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
An auction at this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit will include exclusive Rare Beauty experiences, vacation package at five-star resorts and spas, and signed sports memorabilia from legendary athletes.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Some of the spaces will be leased to retailers, such as personal salons and spas, according to Goddard.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the last two years, both companies have taken legal action against dozens of compounding pharmacies, med spas and other suppliers to stop them from making and selling copycats.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Together is also leveraging market research undertaken by Hot Pot China to determine what sort of hotel spas to create in the region.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Two of the other buildings, Quapaw Bathhouse and Buckstaff Bathhouse, still hold spas that enable guests to soak in the waters and book other treatments, but the rest have new uses.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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Nobody—gyms included—will adopt new platforms unless ROI is proven.—
Hamid Farooqui,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The expansion happening in San Francisco’s climbing gyms mirrors patterns worldwide.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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