1
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
This relaxation system is designed to detect stressors and turns on LED lights and vibration technology to help calm your pet.
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Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Many people drink alcohol or take cannabidiol (CBD) supplements for stress relief or relaxation.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Much like tidying up a cluttered space, fresh linens can help boost your mental well-being and make the entire room feel more like a sanctuary for relaxation and recharging.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
That balance between beach relaxation, vibrant Latin culture, cutting-edge art, and electric nightlife is what makes Miami work as a weekend destination.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Many people drink alcohol or take cannabidiol (CBD) supplements for stress relief or relaxation.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Much like tidying up a cluttered space, fresh linens can help boost your mental well-being and make the entire room feel more like a sanctuary for relaxation and recharging.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
That balance between beach relaxation, vibrant Latin culture, cutting-edge art, and electric nightlife is what makes Miami work as a weekend destination.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The standout feature is the 14,200-square-foot, two-story recreation center.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The city has about 340 tobacco retailers, and Aurora Partners says more than 100 of those outlets are located within 1,000 feet of schools and recreation centers.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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While some initial tingling is normal, rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E soothe and add moisture back into the skin—great news for those whose skin errs on the drier side.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shiring made another 3 to stretch the lead to 37-27, and the momentum belonged to the Golden Hawks for rest of the game.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy an evening of fun and connection as part of Developmental Disability Awareness Month.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fans on social media are in full support of Ina’s snow day activities, with several inviting themselves over to join in on the fun.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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These places are not built for a day of leisure.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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Policymakers have turned to promoting the consumption of services to boost overall spending, betting that elderly care services, leisure and tourism can help make up for the tepid demand in goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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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,
26 Feb. 2026
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The deal comes alongside a fresh $100 million credit facility, from a separate, soon to be revealed entity, that will underpin both BondIt’s existing lending business and its push into new areas including live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the sun set on Valentine’s Day, Suzanne Somers’ widower, Alan Hamel, made a secret visit to her final resting place near Palm Springs.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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From there, the church served as a resting point for many on an often-multi-state journey to freedom.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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So during the warmup skate, before every Canucks game that Myers’ family attends, Garland waves at Tristan and then demonstrates a penalty for Tristan’s enjoyment.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kaplan himself believes the wine will hold up for 30 years but thinks that maximum enjoyment will be derived from it within five to seven.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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The theatre of it all—the silly drama, the amusement—has survived the cross-country move gloriously intact.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The first Sentinel Sports and Travel show was held in the Milwaukee Auditorium for eight days in April of 1940, and offered every kind of amusement for the vacation seeker, fisherman, marksman, or dog lover.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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