1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
This, along with the warmth from the pad, sends signals to the brain to induce relaxation and reduce stress.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
These compounds are associated with relaxation and may support melatonin production, Davis said.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Husband-and-wife duo Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn are opening Jacaranda this spring, a 30-seat spot with a focus on relaxation paired with a modern California tasting menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Calm sets in, but so does the kind of over-relaxation that leads to micro-sleep — periods of four to five seconds — which, at highway speeds around 60 mph, can careen a car the length of a football field while the driver is basically asleep at the wheel.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
These compounds are associated with relaxation and may support melatonin production, Davis said.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Husband-and-wife duo Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn are opening Jacaranda this spring, a 30-seat spot with a focus on relaxation paired with a modern California tasting menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Calm sets in, but so does the kind of over-relaxation that leads to micro-sleep — periods of four to five seconds — which, at highway speeds around 60 mph, can careen a car the length of a football field while the driver is basically asleep at the wheel.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The interview was filmed in front of a live audience in a recreation of the iconic Stewart ranch-style home.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Lyons has amassed nearly 1 million followers on Instagram and half a million on TikTok for his hilarious impersonations of outdoor recreation stereotypes.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Penn has five players from Illinois on the team, and that has added an element of fun to the matchup.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many work in retail and leisure, the very sectors most likely to feel the pinch from a pullback in discretionary consumer spending, which would, in turn, eliminate the jobs those same young people hold.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The route connects Montreal to New York City and is commonly used by both business and leisure travelers.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even as Queen City Quarter struggles to attract new businesses, three of its tenants face eviction for unpaid rent at the former Epicentre food and entertainment complex in uptown Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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That the campaign has become a grind, with little entertainment on offer and an intransigence in the manager’s approach, has added to the sense of angst.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My in-destination partners are equipped to handle any unexpected challenges swiftly, maintaining the quality and enjoyment of your travel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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And the enjoyment of the water.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Until the very end, our friend and colleague Calvin Tomkins looked at his life with a sense of wonder and wry amusement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ryan keeps to the room’s edges, watching with a mix of amusement and horror.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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