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
Greater blood and oxygen delivery to the brain is linked to improved focus and mental clarity, both inside and outside of the gym.
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Keke Palmer and Fabletics have teamed up for a fresh campaign and collection spotlighting the global active lifestyle brand’s PowerHold pieces, ideal for in and out of the gym.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Hylenskis opened the 27,000-square-foot gym with 60-foot walls in 2023 with their in-laws, co-owners Aaron and Heather Tellier.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The Spa by Equinox Hotels is open to the public as well as gym members and hotel guests.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Keke Palmer and Fabletics have teamed up for a fresh campaign and collection spotlighting the global active lifestyle brand’s PowerHold pieces, ideal for in and out of the gym.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The Hylenskis opened the 27,000-square-foot gym with 60-foot walls in 2023 with their in-laws, co-owners Aaron and Heather Tellier.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The Spa by Equinox Hotels is open to the public as well as gym members and hotel guests.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gym
gymnasium
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Post-independence, a major government policy initiative was to provide every school with a good gymnasium.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In remarks to the bustling gymnasium, Montgomery Steppe and others hit home that message.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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