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
Electrolyte supplements have become a staple in gyms, on running trails, and in everyday water bottles.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
There are these gyms, and this is the only excitement.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
In response, today’s most sophisticated facilities offer spa-like environments complete with gyms, showers, fine dining, conference suites, and upgraded crew amenities.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
This will eventually be followed by a fitness center, although, in the meantime, guests receive passes to nearby gyms.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
All Touchstone Climbing gyms in California shut its doors for the day, including multiple locations in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and single locations in San Jose and Concord.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The unlikely eponym follows more than 500 years later, gleaming from the shelves of most major supermarkets, gyms, and convenience stores across America today.
—Sophia Herring, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
With gyms closed and consumers confined at home, Peloton’s premium stationary bikes, treadmills, and subscription service soared in popularity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
School district officials have argued that the gyms planned for graduation are top-notch facilities that are all larger and better equipped than a standard high school gym, including having individual stadium-style seats.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
There are these gyms, and this is the only excitement.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
In response, today’s most sophisticated facilities offer spa-like environments complete with gyms, showers, fine dining, conference suites, and upgraded crew amenities.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
This will eventually be followed by a fitness center, although, in the meantime, guests receive passes to nearby gyms.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
All Touchstone Climbing gyms in California shut its doors for the day, including multiple locations in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and single locations in San Jose and Concord.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The unlikely eponym follows more than 500 years later, gleaming from the shelves of most major supermarkets, gyms, and convenience stores across America today.
—Sophia Herring, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
With gyms closed and consumers confined at home, Peloton’s premium stationary bikes, treadmills, and subscription service soared in popularity.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
School district officials have argued that the gyms planned for graduation are top-notch facilities that are all larger and better equipped than a standard high school gym, including having individual stadium-style seats.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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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.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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