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 The center, which aims to honor former President Barack Obama's political career, will also consist of a digital library, conference facilities, a gymnasium and a regulation-sized NBA court. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025 Ivester said the gymnasium floors still need finishing and hallway signage will be added in the coming weeks. Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025 After that, Horizons High School, an alternative high school program, evacuated and finished the year in a nearby high school’s gymnasium and district offices, with hopes the roof would get fixed before the fall. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gymnasium
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    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Where will our gym and English teacher tie the knot?
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Gymnasium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasium. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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