as in gymnasiums
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights
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Recent Examples of gyms
Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The events give youth amateur boxers from the city's 22 boxing gyms a chance to show their skills in a competitive atmosphere.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some Walmart stores, hospitals, gas stations and gyms may allow overnight parking.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Many gyms across the country prefer IPTA, like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym and many more.
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David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The 40-year-old earned $630,000 per week as a player for Manchester United in 2021, inked a $1 billion lifetime deal with Nike, and is the face of brands like Tag Heuer; Whoop; and CR7, his own line of clothing, accessories, hotels, and gyms.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Treasure Valley’s other commercial climbing gyms, The Commons and Vertical View, feature larger top-rope climbing areas that require climbers to anchor to the wall.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
The adjoining gyms—one indoor, one open-air—are fitted with Technogym equipment.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, San Antonio is at home, and role players typically shoot better in their home gyms.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The events give youth amateur boxers from the city's 22 boxing gyms a chance to show their skills in a competitive atmosphere.
—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Some Walmart stores, hospitals, gas stations and gyms may allow overnight parking.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Many gyms across the country prefer IPTA, like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym and many more.
—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The 40-year-old earned $630,000 per week as a player for Manchester United in 2021, inked a $1 billion lifetime deal with Nike, and is the face of brands like Tag Heuer; Whoop; and CR7, his own line of clothing, accessories, hotels, and gyms.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Treasure Valley’s other commercial climbing gyms, The Commons and Vertical View, feature larger top-rope climbing areas that require climbers to anchor to the wall.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
The adjoining gyms—one indoor, one open-air—are fitted with Technogym equipment.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Meanwhile, San Antonio is at home, and role players typically shoot better in their home gyms.
—
Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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