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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
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
For some indoor relaxation, the hotel spa is home to seven treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, and a juice bar on the terrace.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Simone Biles is not here for people trying to disrupt her relaxation vibes, especially after her recent medical scare.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
For some indoor relaxation, the hotel spa is home to seven treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, and a juice bar on the terrace.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Simone Biles is not here for people trying to disrupt her relaxation vibes, especially after her recent medical scare.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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Rivers and recreation One section of Idaho’s pavilion is designed to showcase the state’s landscapes and deep connection to its rivers.
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The setting offers direct proximity to alpine recreation, including nearby trails to Lola Montez Lake and access to ski resorts around Donner Summit.
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
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Tinky Winky, the purple Teletubby who was ensnared in controversy in 1999 when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused it of being gay (and yet rumors still linger on…), led moves with Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po all joining in on the fun.
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The Orange Walk put on by devotees of the Netherlands national team — and more than a few locals joining in for fun — was a party from start to finish, and everyone was involved.
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The platform is simultaneously their workplace, their tool and often their leisure environment.
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The study also analyzed the economic value generated by leisure marketing initiatives via the city’s convention and visitor’s service.
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Keywords provides tech and creative services for the video game and entertainment industries.
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Sony is one of the most storied technology and entertainment companies in the world with IP spanning across films, tv, music, and games.
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According to maritime archaeologists, the future site of Hornsea 3 was the final resting place for an over 300-year-old shipwreck that sank carrying a load of massive, valuable lead slabs known as ingots.
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The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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Shoppers are reading labels, asking harder questions, and rewarding products that deliver both enjoyment and genuine function.
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The visual accompaniment to the president’s promise of national enjoyment showed two multistory stone arcades running down the length of the Mall—very classical, very retvrn—thronged with crowds.
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But the amusement didn’t last long.
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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