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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
Noun
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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The rooms are filled with neutral colors, inviting relaxation and recharging.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The appearance came one day after Bass held a downtown campaign kickoff, where Bass highlighted her administration’s efforts to reduce homelessness, invest in public safety programs and support the entertainment industry while criticizing Raman on those issues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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India’s media and entertainment market was valued at $32 billion in 2025 and is growing at 9%, a faster rate than the broader economy, according to a report by consultancy firm Ernst & Young in March.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The Professional can certainly be understood as a nonlinear narrative of an artist on the peripheries of music, navigating a world far from home with equal parts amusement and bemusement.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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From across the street, Leonor watched with amusement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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All of the ducks don festive attire during holidays and big New England sports events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The $2 million cleanup cost also includes landscape restoration and repair work on Grand View Road, or Idaho 167, which reopened Thursday after a nearly monthlong closure following the crash and a wildfire sparked by the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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That indoor pool remained until 1970, when it was covered over and became the White House Press Room — although Nixon, the president at the time, gave orders that it not be harmed in the event a restoration was sought later, according to the historical association.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 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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His pursuit of those goals continues this summer, when Mora can become only the eighth 17-year-old to play in the World Cup, and the youngest ever for Mexico.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The combination of vivid landscapes, attractions and activities, and cultural pursuits makes Samaná a unique destination that continues to gain ground on the world tourism map.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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