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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
The nature-like sounds behind it may genuinely support relaxation, but playing any broadband noise all night carries measurable risks.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hit the Day Spa Treat yourself to a morning or afternoon of relaxation at a local day spa.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
How Magnesium Glycinate Supports Your Sleep Cycle Magnesium activates GABA receptors, slowing brain activity and promoting relaxation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Where solid wood beds or towering wingback frames can indicate dominance and declare their architectural importance in the bedroom, a slipcovered and low-profile bed invites rest and relaxation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Hit the Day Spa Treat yourself to a morning or afternoon of relaxation at a local day spa.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
How Magnesium Glycinate Supports Your Sleep Cycle Magnesium activates GABA receptors, slowing brain activity and promoting relaxation.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Where solid wood beds or towering wingback frames can indicate dominance and declare their architectural importance in the bedroom, a slipcovered and low-profile bed invites rest and relaxation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Large, connected ecosystems help protect drinking water supplies, reduce flooding and support agriculture, recreation and tourism.—
Sarah Lockhart,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Others emphasized that customers rely on hemp products for far more than recreation.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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With the moody Moon entering your 12th House of Solitude, your inner world asks for rest, reflection, and soft attention to thoughts that normally rush by.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This rotation gives Orlando’s regular starters critical rest before resuming league play this weekend.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Country Thunder 2026 has landed in Arizona for four days of music and fun at AZ Talio Ranch near Florence.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Smart poked fun at her winning streak in a 2024 acceptance speech.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Phillip Levine, an economist at Wellesley College, said the birth rate has declined due to shifts in how women approach work, leisure, and parenting.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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With the convention center next door and the CBD just a short stroll away, it’s perfectly pitched for both business and leisure.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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South Downtown launches Atlanta's first open container district, transforming the city's approach to downtown entertainment.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Silver Nova may well attract a more youthful crowd than other Silversea ships, with its larger size, high-tech design, multiple alluring bars and lounges (including a large pool bar), bigger fitness center, relaxed dress code (primarily elegant casual), and more vibrant entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Beds should be placed in warm, draught-free areas, ideally offering both a quiet resting spot and a place near family activity.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Getting enough sleep is vital to your enjoyment of the rest of life!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your family's own enjoyment is a perfectly good reason to do any of these projects.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, a couple of locals watching in amusement.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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The thread, originally posted by user SxnKisss, reflects a broader mix of amusement and skepticism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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