as in holidays
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 rests
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacations
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The family also spends holidays and vacations together.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
When users chat with Meta AI about how to plan their family vacations, the digital assistant’s responses could influence the kinds of Reels short videos they may be recommended to watch on Facebook, for instance.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From vacations to casual walks in his hometown, the photos offer a glimpse into the life of a leader beyond the office.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Also encoded in the title is a reference to the Lake Cooperative, a plot of land in northwest Russia where Putin’s inner circle gathered for vacations.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Both ex-girlfriends of Combs accepted gifts, rent payments and luxurious vacations from Combs over their years with him and at times, participated in the planning of freak-offs.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The move reflects a shift in how modern travelers think about vacations; more than 82 percent of Marriott Bonvoy members want trips that include outdoor activities, according to a recent survey.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Through Companion Concierge, Bark Air has provided services such as traveling with a dog when the owner cannot be there, planning fun and relaxing experiences for dogs during family vacations, and sending a chaperone for the dog throughout the entire trip.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The family also spends holidays and vacations together.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
When users chat with Meta AI about how to plan their family vacations, the digital assistant’s responses could influence the kinds of Reels short videos they may be recommended to watch on Facebook, for instance.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From vacations to casual walks in his hometown, the photos offer a glimpse into the life of a leader beyond the office.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Also encoded in the title is a reference to the Lake Cooperative, a plot of land in northwest Russia where Putin’s inner circle gathered for vacations.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Both ex-girlfriends of Combs accepted gifts, rent payments and luxurious vacations from Combs over their years with him and at times, participated in the planning of freak-offs.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The move reflects a shift in how modern travelers think about vacations; more than 82 percent of Marriott Bonvoy members want trips that include outdoor activities, according to a recent survey.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Through Companion Concierge, Bark Air has provided services such as traveling with a dog when the owner cannot be there, planning fun and relaxing experiences for dogs during family vacations, and sending a chaperone for the dog throughout the entire trip.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
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Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.—
Jenny Adams,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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While synagogues are especially vigilant during the Jewish high holidays, Shira Hutt, executive vice president of the Jewish Federations of North America, said safety is something most worry about year-round nowadays.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Shepherd’s Purse A low-growing annual weed with leaves that resemble dandelion foliage, shepherd’s purse germinates in fall and then sends up a slender flower stalk in spring.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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This 20-inch serving tray has rich orange and brown leaves for the ideal autumnal touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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