as in gymnasium
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights
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Recent Examples of gym
Step outside to find a walking track and the Horizon Pool at the aft of the ship, or step inside to visit a gym that overlooks the main pool deck.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Scheffler speaks endlessly about preparation, whether that’s getting stronger in the gym or grooving a swing that rarely misses.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Located at the base of a 100-foot water drainage pipe, the sprawling secret cavern also contained a home gym, armchair and television.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The home itself has no shortage of luxury amenities, including a 12-car garage, a sports complex featuring basketball and pickleball courts, a gym, a boxing ring, and a pool.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Scheffler speaks endlessly about preparation, whether that’s getting stronger in the gym or grooving a swing that rarely misses.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Located at the base of a 100-foot water drainage pipe, the sprawling secret cavern also contained a home gym, armchair and television.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The home itself has no shortage of luxury amenities, including a 12-car garage, a sports complex featuring basketball and pickleball courts, a gym, a boxing ring, and a pool.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gym
gymnasium
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To save money, the School Board planned to relocate some graduations to high school gymnasiums instead of glitzy locales such as Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said the district is confronting significant financial realities as members considered school closures, boundary adjustments, and a proposal to move some high school graduations from large venues to on‑campus gymnasiums.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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