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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
The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
To save money, the School Board planned to relocate some graduations to high school gymnasiums instead of glitzy locales such as Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
To save money, the School Board planned to relocate some graduations to high school gymnasiums instead of glitzy locales such as Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasiums
gyms
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According to documents shared with the city, the warehouse will include holding areas, gyms and recreational spaces, courtroom facilities, intake areas, cafeterias, laundry facilities, on-site health services and a gun range.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Private villas also provide more freedom to decorate for birthdays or bachelorette parties, and many come with standout amenities such as private pools, gyms, or even movie theaters.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gymnasiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasiums. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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