as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium
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Recent Examples of gymnasium
Merage also features a health and fitness complex, licensed preschool and toddler care, teen lounge, gymnasium, junior Olympic swimming pool and facilities for social occasions.
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
About 60 community members gathered on September 15 at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA gymnasium in Louisville’s California neighborhood to hear from the two organizations vying to serve as the independent monitor for reforms at the Louisville Metro Police Department.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The remodel of the former office building included the construction of about 30 traditional classrooms, art rooms with kilns, science labs, a band room, gymnasium and cafeteria, McGlynn said.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The former gymnasium for the laborer training school that once occupied the property and now serves as Olivet’s chapel is decorated with holiday decor on December 13, 2022, for an upcoming choir concert.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
About 60 community members gathered on September 15 at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA gymnasium in Louisville’s California neighborhood to hear from the two organizations vying to serve as the independent monitor for reforms at the Louisville Metro Police Department.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The remodel of the former office building included the construction of about 30 traditional classrooms, art rooms with kilns, science labs, a band room, gymnasium and cafeteria, McGlynn said.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The former gymnasium for the laborer training school that once occupied the property and now serves as Olivet’s chapel is decorated with holiday decor on December 13, 2022, for an upcoming choir concert.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasium
gym
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At the main lodge, floor-to-ceiling windows line an airy, open-concept lounge and bar with floating fireplace; all-day restaurant with a show kitchen; and a terrace leading to the gym, spa, steam room, indoor/outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The project’s first phase will transform empty land near Moore and Waterton roads into a regional sports facility featuring hockey rinks, gyms, soccer fields and baseball fields.—
Claire Lavezzorio,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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