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
They have been used in therapy sessions to ease anxiety, and past studies have shown that interacting with pets can boost relaxation and influence hormone levels.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
On the one hand, the couple is looking forward to spending time with family, friends and each other, plus more time for hobbies and relaxation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation at Mayakoba You’ll find many ways to reset across the property’s deeply restorative spas.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
More relaxation, more solution states.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
On the one hand, the couple is looking forward to spending time with family, friends and each other, plus more time for hobbies and relaxation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation at Mayakoba You’ll find many ways to reset across the property’s deeply restorative spas.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
More relaxation, more solution states.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The look was a recreation of Anderson's memorable outfit from the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Today, that same site is home to Rybatska Strelka, a growing recreation complex that now attracts visitors from across the region and has become a noted example of sustainable tourism in Ukraine.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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For visitors seeking rest and relaxation, spend an afternoon at Roosevelt Baths & Spa, a hydrotherapy spa that uses mineral water from the nearby springs to provide guests with innovative wellness treatments.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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With one out and two on in the bottom of the ninth inning, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto entered the game on zero days' rest.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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And even more reliable than a bunch of fun-size Snickers in your candy collection are the celebrities who take the occasion to go all-out for the holiday.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Which is all fine and good, but being just a shooter sometimes takes a lot of the fun out of the hunt itself.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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As with work, depictions of leisure are predominantly set outdoors, and often as solo endeavors.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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PepsiCo sees Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations as some of its fastest-growing markets, as rapid social transformation, a young population, and expanding leisure options open new channels for its products.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mikita Brottman and David Brottman point out that the latter, more sensational, mode was often the more appealing in entertainment.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Friday night’s 2-1 loss against Leeds was the day the first shovels went into the ground as West Ham’s relegation resting place is constructed.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While there aren’t any specific ghost tales associated with this cemetery, the grounds serve as the final resting place of several early park guests, staff, and Southern Sierra Miwok Nation community members.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Behind the scenes Six Flags Entertainment is a regional amusement-resort operator with approximately 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taking place at the City Center Bishop Ranch, the event invites both pets and their owners to don outfits and strut their stuff for the amusement of the general public.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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