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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 National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health notes that some studies show that certain types of music are more effective for relaxation and reducing stress.
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Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
If your space allows, consider bringing in 7th Avenue’s outdoor sofa set to make your patio into a relaxation destination.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Yoga also offers relaxation benefits people may not get from other workouts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Taking magnesium before bed may help support sleep, calm the nervous system, and promote relaxation.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
If your space allows, consider bringing in 7th Avenue’s outdoor sofa set to make your patio into a relaxation destination.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Yoga also offers relaxation benefits people may not get from other workouts.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Taking magnesium before bed may help support sleep, calm the nervous system, and promote relaxation.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Participatory forms of recreation, the kind that got families out of the house and into the car, had held steady or grown.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Parents, rest easy for now For the time being, responsible parents in Florida can rest easy that school enrollment vaccination requirements will remain in place.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The album is full of strange, brilliant contradictions; Oklou slides masterfully between fun and eccentricity, pump and pathos.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Tucked along Torrey Pines Road in the shadow of UC San Diego’s main campus in La Jolla, Estancia has long attracted both leisure travelers and La Jolla locals, who treat the property as a neighborhood hangout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Five boats are included—three supporting the property’s business operations and two reserved for leisure—along with a helipad for easy access.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line Country Club Plaza remains Kansas City’s signature shopping and dining district, offering architecture, culture and entertainment just minutes from World Cup matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her final resting place will be some 180 feet below the surface, but because the SS United States is so tall, the upper decks will be just 55 to 60 feet below Gulf waters, making this an accessible site for divers with various levels of wreck diving experience.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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It was accompanied by flowers in the design of Minnie Mouse, all the way to her final resting place.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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For Selva, that information only enhances the enjoyment of a purchase.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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My enjoyment was always hampered by trying to manipulate and enlarge the grid.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Laid-back Orange Beach offers the same unbeatable sugar-soft shoreline, plus family-friendly amusement and water parks, dolphin cruises, nature trails, championship golf, fishing excursions, and free concerts.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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As their story spread, millions of viewers reacted with a mix of shock and amusement at the dramatic itinerary switch.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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