gyms

plural of gym
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 These are everywhere today, on every road and path, outside grocery stores and gyms and movie theaters and restaurants and hotels. Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Initially launching through doctors’ offices, gyms, med spas, and wellness centers, ShapeScale ensures professionals interpret scans and educate clients before expanding into homes. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 Select penthouses also feature cascading string chandeliers, foosball tables, and private Peloton gyms overlooking the Strip. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 Daniel’s brother, known in the chats as Mano, sometimes texted about asking Daniel for money to pay people working at their gyms. Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025 Creating climbing communities The gradual spread of climbing gyms has incrementally reshaped the culture of the sport — and, in places without mountains or existing climbing scenes, built new climbing communities from scratch. Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025 The project’s first phase will transform empty land near Moore and Waterton roads into a regional sports facility featuring hockey rinks, gyms, soccer fields and baseball fields. Claire Lavezzorio, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 At least 10 districts in Idaho said in 2023 that their bathrooms, gyms and cafeterias weren’t all accessible. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025 The act now stays in hotels that include gyms, while Teasdale actively seeks out and signs up for workout classes in each tour city. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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  • Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    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

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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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