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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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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
According to an estimate by the Migration Policy Institute, a liberal-leaning think tank, more than 250,000 undocumented immigrants in California worked in the accommodation and food services, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2019.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Introducing parking fees, no matter how modest, risks alienating the very constituencies and communities that rely on the Park for affordable recreation and cultural enrichment.
—Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 14 June 2025
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The city of Pasadena canceled swimming lessons and other recreation programs at three of its parks on Saturday, citing concerns about possible immigration enforcement by federal agents.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
According to an estimate by the Migration Policy Institute, a liberal-leaning think tank, more than 250,000 undocumented immigrants in California worked in the accommodation and food services, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2019.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
Introducing parking fees, no matter how modest, risks alienating the very constituencies and communities that rely on the Park for affordable recreation and cultural enrichment.
—Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 14 June 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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