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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
John Drake, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Year after year, the mayor threatens to slash city services, including public restrooms, libraries, parks and recreation, and homeless programs.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The early retail looks reveal a faithful re-creation of the 2006 style with only minor tweaks made to the upcoming release.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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Noun
Brown bears, more dangerous than the black bears most hikers meet, were behind about 664 attacks on people worldwide from 2000 to 2015, a few dozen a year across three continents, and about half the people hurt were out for recreation.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Year after year, the mayor threatens to slash city services, including public restrooms, libraries, parks and recreation, and homeless programs.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
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One of these next summers, the cabin is to come down and be replaced with new construction, maybe even the re-creation of a big stone fireplace.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The early retail looks reveal a faithful re-creation of the 2006 style with only minor tweaks made to the upcoming release.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreation
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Joivi 5-Piece Outdoor Sectional Sofa Bring resort-style relaxation to your outdoor space with this five-piece patio set.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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As this author reported in amusement industry title Blooloop, Al Mubarak’s pioneering approach brought the Louvre, the Natural History Museum and a National Museum to Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island cultural district with a Guggenheim on the way.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Academy and elite club teams essentially robbed prep soccer of its best players by forcing them to choose between their high school teams and elite club programs, demanding a year-round commitment and banning participation in other sports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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The board determined at the time that Colorado needed $100 million per year for projects to improve river and stream health and restoration, to replace the agricultural industry’s aging irrigation systems and to conserve as much water as possible.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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The portable systems are intended to bridge the period between immediate impact and infrastructure restoration.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Four days of good music and fun are expected.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Weird neighbors and increasingly bizarre diversions plague every attempt Nameless Hero makes to get down the stairs of his building to the man who’s standing outside.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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The Ritz Kids program offers fun diversions for children, including a popular Kids Night Out program in which children can have dinner, watch a movie, and play games while parents enjoy a child-free evening.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After hours of driving around Los Angeles County, the California Highway Patrol successfully ended the pursuit with a PIT maneuver in Lancaster.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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More a sophisticated salon than sports bar, Champagne is doing the invigorating work for those in the pursuit of luxury and a hat trick that giant LED screens will be doing elsewhere.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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