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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The infinity-edge pool area is still lively (though tame compared to many other pool scenes), with vacationing couples in their 30s, 40s, and 50s sipping day drinks or small groups of friends here for a chill getaway.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In July, the mother-daughter duo twinned in tiny two-pieces while vacationing in Ibiza, Spain, with Kate favoring a leopard print set.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Holidaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holidaying. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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