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
In militaristic sync as they pound treadmills, down protein shakes and take steroid injections in the buttocks, a gymnasium full of lavishly buff (even 24-packed, to quote a droll visual gag) gay men blankly sing the praises of the body-beautiful lifestyle to a pounding EDM beat.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
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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Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasium
gym
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Other highlights include a French country-style kitchen, a gym, and a 300-bottle wine cellar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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“Gymnasium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasium. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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