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Recent Examples of recreational
The mussels are moved from place to place in the ballast water of vessels, primarily through recreational boats, which also spread other aquatic pests and plants, such as hydrilla and water hyacinths, according to federal documents.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Critics of the petition process often compare the Missouri Constitution to a thick book that can be updated with few hurdles, such as the 39 pages added after voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Founded in 1899, Optimus, a Swedish-heritage brand now part of Switzerland's Katadyn Group, has over a century-long history of building lightweight stoves for expedition, military and outdoor recreational use.
—C.c. Weiss
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Drones have become ubiquitous in China – popular with recreational photographers, used in food delivery and farming, and even replacing fireworks as the star attraction during holidays and celebrations.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Critics of the petition process often compare the Missouri Constitution to a thick book that can be updated with few hurdles, such as the 39 pages added after voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2022.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Founded in 1899, Optimus, a Swedish-heritage brand now part of Switzerland's Katadyn Group, has over a century-long history of building lightweight stoves for expedition, military and outdoor recreational use.
—C.c. Weiss
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Drones have become ubiquitous in China – popular with recreational photographers, used in food delivery and farming, and even replacing fireworks as the star attraction during holidays and celebrations.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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Some of the comic series were produced by DC Comics and, for a short while, by Marvel Comics.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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As envy, insecurity and imposter syndrome jostle for pole position in Simon’s narcissistic headspace, the film threatens a pivot into more intriguingly black-comic territory, or into a more metatextual send-up of indie-movie tropes and aesthetics.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet entertaining and best-selling as their books may be, those authors don’t write chick lit.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Arguably the most entertaining, and unforgiving, runway in the world, forget about the Grammys or even MTV Music Awards at its peak.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Mortensen’s lawyer disagreed with that characterization and said many of the men on the TV show got lip tattoos of their partners’ names in a humorous scene that has not yet aired.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the Lions should be fun to watch and competitive as long as Dan Campbell is still their head coach.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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At first, this relatability makes the otherwise insufferable Underground Man come across as comical, even endearing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama looked like Wemby with seven blocks and a number of comical dunks.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first two days of the game were really enjoyable, Williams said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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In a statement provided to The Star, a representative for the Country Club Plaza said the organization was focused on providing a safe and enjoyable experience in the area, particularly for the World Cup festivities this summer.—
Dylan Lysen
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Where to Eat Dallas has been enjoying a booming restaurant scene of late, with elite newcomers arriving at borderline ridiculous speed.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Continue reading … ‘INSANE’ — Minnesota mayors drag 'ridiculous' bill penalizing cities for not flying new controversial flag.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Over the next six years, the show was a stage for Hall’s infectious energy, his antic personality, probing interview style, party atmosphere, his own authenticity and ability to book guests.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s antic humor evokes the international Fluxus movement of the nineteen-sixties and seventies, which made political arguments through outrageous absurdity.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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