as in holiday
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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as in to holiday
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacation
Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At that first staff meeting, the students faced this dilemma: Just before winter vacation, the Tideline had posted a satirical article about how no one on campus really paid attention to fire alarms.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Co-owners can vacation for eight to twelve weeks per year in the properties, depending on the location and season.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The world of contemporary skiing is associated with fancy vacations, multi-national corporations, high-dollar season passes and expensive gear.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At that first staff meeting, the students faced this dilemma: Just before winter vacation, the Tideline had posted a satirical article about how no one on campus really paid attention to fire alarms.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
An Illinois deputy was recently killed by a stray bullet while vacationing on the islands.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Co-owners can vacation for eight to twelve weeks per year in the properties, depending on the location and season.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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The Pot of Gold Doughnut, Over the Rainbow Doughnut, Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut and St. Patty’s Swirl Doughnut each offered its unique spin on the Irish holiday.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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History, tradition of Irish holiday St. Patrick's Day food and drink deals 2025: Save some green with these freebies, discounts A school bus, but for dogs: Watch pups enjoy rides, snacks on their way to the park Where did the astronauts land?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after President Trump’s inauguration, the State Department put the entire agency’s staff on administrative leave, slashed its workforce, and halted a portion of payments to partner organizations around the world, including those doing lifesaving work.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
20 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, the Trump administration issued an executive order that essentially put the employees of several agencies on administrative leave.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Perversely, the lack of injuries has meant many players have not had any break from football, while playing in the Champions League (Liverpool were in the Europa League last season), has given Slot fewer opportunities to rotate.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Kings led 65-54 at the halftime break after shooting 51.1% while holding the Grizzlies to 45.7%.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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