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
Several businesses inside the warehouse were destroyed, including an upholstery company and a boxing gym.
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Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Ice time is limited, equipment is expensive, and there are far fewer rinks than fields or gyms.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Creatine for women has moved from gym-bro territory to mainstream wellness, with sales jumping 120% as women drove a new wave of interest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Miami has also become one of the capitals of mixed martial arts, with gyms and talents that raise the level every day.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Ice time is limited, equipment is expensive, and there are far fewer rinks than fields or gyms.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Creatine for women has moved from gym-bro territory to mainstream wellness, with sales jumping 120% as women drove a new wave of interest.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Miami has also become one of the capitals of mixed martial arts, with gyms and talents that raise the level every day.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gym
gymnasium
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Its amenities included three swimming pools, gymnasium facilities, racquetball courts, and a vast indoor soccer field.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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