as in vacationing
to take or spend a vacation
saw kangaroos while holidaying in Australia
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Recent Examples of holidaying
The tradition was started by Queen Elizabeth in 1988, meaning all of her grandchildren grew up holidaying at the beloved home.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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vacationing
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Meet Jamaica’s Sandals South Coast Nowhere reflects this new golden age of vacationing quite like Sandals South Coast.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Other posts from Campbell's account indicate that the family, including Campbell's husband, Jett, have been vacationing in Italy.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Holidaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidaying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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