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Recent Examples of recreational
Young adults between the ages of 20 and 44 (42%) and patients arriving from recreational activities (52% of the relatively few cases with a preceding activity listed) were most frequently seen in emergency rooms.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the National Park Service reported a new high of more than 331 million recreational visits.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Lightfoot, a recreational sailor, took note of the rough weather.
—John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
There are two sets of requirements, one for recreational flyers who use a drone for personal enjoyment and educational purposes, and another for certified remote pilots, operators who fly for commercial, government or other reasons, according to the FAA.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the National Park Service reported a new high of more than 331 million recreational visits.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Lightfoot, a recreational sailor, took note of the rough weather.
—John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
There are two sets of requirements, one for recreational flyers who use a drone for personal enjoyment and educational purposes, and another for certified remote pilots, operators who fly for commercial, government or other reasons, according to the FAA.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
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Tommy Brennan Tommy Brennan is a stand-up comic hailing from Saint Paul.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even now, 60 years after the show debuted, Eden — who recently celebrated her 94th birthday — still makes appearances at comic-cons and fan events around the world.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Built in Birmingham, with no handouts The Doc’s diagnosis is not for everyone, though, as became very clear during the most entertaining panel session at Leaders.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This one-pot meal is effortless enough for weeknights yet special enough for fall entertaining.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Of course not, but that’s the whole point of the humorous commercial.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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The video serves as a humorous response and a technical showcase following the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)’s humanoid robot demonstration.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Starting rents are $1,300–$1,900 and include extras like furniture, babysitting, dog walking, and fun amenities—far below typical Miami prices.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ludilo 100-Piece Bat Wall Decal Stickers From walls to windows, doors, tables, mirrors, and more, these best-selling bat stickers help transform every inch of your space into frightfully fun Halloween decor.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Danilovic, ever the outgoing personality, put her basketball abilities in a comical light.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The two then debuted their relationship in February 2022, first through their comical social media skits and then via a hard launch red-carpet debut at a film screening.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The day after his victory, Gurgel’s wife called Kerr and invited him over for lunch, and although Kerr worried he might get jumped, instead the two fighters had an enjoyable meal and chat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Upgrading to a fresh board, especially wood, makes prep safer and much more enjoyable.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is the most ridiculous robbery ever, Mirvat thought.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Summarize Text – Get a quick overview of a long email, article or contract and understand those ridiculous ‘Terms of Service’ agreements.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Like most sitcom material, the antic is borrowed from real life.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
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The antic was a first for a sitting Wisconsin congressman.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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