1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
Turmeric and magnesium are two popular supplements that may offer health benefits in supporting heart health, promoting relaxation, and reducing inflammation.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Other spaces designed to support both work and relaxation include a children’s study, a dedicated home office, and a lofted family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Located close to Salgados Beach, the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort offers travelers the ideal mix of relaxation and refinement under one roof.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Weighted blankets have become a popular accessory at bedtime, used to promote sleep and boost relaxation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
Other spaces designed to support both work and relaxation include a children’s study, a dedicated home office, and a lofted family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Located close to Salgados Beach, the Marriott Residences Salgados Resort offers travelers the ideal mix of relaxation and refinement under one roof.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Weighted blankets have become a popular accessory at bedtime, used to promote sleep and boost relaxation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The commission endorsed the idea of doubling the allocation for parks and recreation programs.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Vehicles will need a recreation passport to enter the island.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The decision to postpone the shows was made after Stewart visited the Colorado Voice Clinic on Monday and was prescribed vocal rest, according to a statement from show promoter Live Nation.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
Noun
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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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The TravelBoom finding that nearly 80% of leisure travelers prioritize food experiences helps explain why multi-day culinary programs keep filling up months in advance.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Sphere shares are up 466% from their 2025 April low, when leisure stocks were dragged down by an escalating trade war, and Sphere faced potential bankruptcy for its MSG Networks division.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 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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That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Children and parents alike can expect a day of wild education – perhaps culminating in taking home their own leafy guy or gal, to provide endless hours of meat-eating enjoyment this summer.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The finest ones are made with intensity, care and precision to ensure your total enjoyment.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
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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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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