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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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Recent Examples of recreation
Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
The museum features a re-creation of an Ohio River landing from the 1800s, a replica of a steamboat and an aerial view of the city from the first half of the 20th century.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
And, the parks help support a booming outdoor recreation industry that contributes to the economy, supporting sales of gear and materials from companies such as REI, Patagonia and DuPont.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Noun
One of my favorite things about life in general is this idea of change and this idea of re-creation and every day is an opportunity to do something a little bit different.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
The museum features a re-creation of an Ohio River landing from the 1800s, a replica of a steamboat and an aerial view of the city from the first half of the 20th century.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreation
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The Administration’s cowboy capture of the Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro, on January 3rd, prompted an airspace closure in the Caribbean, stranding many populations, none as humbled as the American tourists, gone to the islands for rest and relaxation over the winter holiday.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Hot and cold immersion has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and better sleep — outcomes a 60-minute massage cannot match.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Chinese officials have called for a restoration of shipping through the critical channel off the Iranian coast.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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York University did not respond to requests for comment about its restoration of staff members’ roles.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors are asking a court to remove the driver who hit the trooper from the diversion program.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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State legislators can address these issues by investing in ages zero to five, continuing to pass bills to make housing affordable and buildable, avoiding further cuts to Medicaid and K-12, and stopping the diversion of tax dollars to private education.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Allin, showing his guts, kept his pursuit of glory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Certainly like Trump in his first race for the presidency, Pratt is upping his brand (and book sales) in the process of his electoral pursuits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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