variants
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
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasiums
gyms
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As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but as serious tools built around personalization, data, and intelligent design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hotel gyms have become my best friend.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Gymnasiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasiums. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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