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or gymnasia
as in gyms
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 gymnasiums
Public speakers questioned why some classes got to graduate in expensive venues such as Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft Center, while most others were scheduled for high school gymnasiums.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said the district is confronting significant financial realities as members considered school closures, boundary adjustments, and a proposal to move some high school graduations from large venues to on‑campus gymnasiums.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The school district adopted several cost-saving measures, like the controversial decision to hold the majority of high school graduation ceremonies at school gymnasiums instead of costly off-campus venues, to save $500,000.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
There are 126 photos of 120 gymnasiums (Steinmetz College Prep on the Northwest Side, of all places, has three).
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The state reported damage in 52 communities in October, and the impacts forced hundreds of residents to sleep in gymnasiums and on classroom floors in rural public schools.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said the district is confronting significant financial realities as members considered school closures, boundary adjustments, and a proposal to move some high school graduations from large venues to on‑campus gymnasiums.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The school district adopted several cost-saving measures, like the controversial decision to hold the majority of high school graduation ceremonies at school gymnasiums instead of costly off-campus venues, to save $500,000.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
There are 126 photos of 120 gymnasiums (Steinmetz College Prep on the Northwest Side, of all places, has three).
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The state reported damage in 52 communities in October, and the impacts forced hundreds of residents to sleep in gymnasiums and on classroom floors in rural public schools.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasiums
gyms
Noun
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Electrolyte supplements have become a staple in gyms, on running trails, and in everyday water bottles.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are these gyms, and this is the only excitement.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Gymnasiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasiums. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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