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
Two of these are tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the compound known for causing feelings of euphoria and relaxation, and CBD, which has no psychoactive effect.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive muscle relaxation helps with de-stressing by tapping into your mind-body connection.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Even within minutes of your first stretch, these movements can activate your body’s relaxation response, helping calm the nervous system and reduce tightness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive muscle relaxation helps with de-stressing by tapping into your mind-body connection.
—Stefanie Groner, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Even within minutes of your first stretch, these movements can activate your body’s relaxation response, helping calm the nervous system and reduce tightness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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The closures come as part of the yearslong overhaul of the interstate through the heart of the city, a project that is expected to snarl traffic and disrupt lakeside recreation through at least 2033.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Funding goes toward road and sidewalk improvements, stormwater facilities, street lighting and the development and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Still a game-changer, confident, and collected, but with more rest and less pressure.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, a bye week should have allowed some time for rest and recovery and the finality aspect of the Super Bowl should allow the unit to empty the tank and have its best game of the season.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each detail represented the young princess’s developing aesthetic—one that was vibrant, feminine, and fun.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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D’Amaro was put in charge of the effort, which is designed to cement Disney’s leading position in leisure entertainment.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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With an economy propped up by the technology and defense sectors in addition to leisure and hospitality, San Diego County has a higher share of people with at least a bachelor’s degree, which helps explain its higher income, said Ryan Ratcliff, an economics professor at the University of San Diego.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The overwhelming motive for the early fakes was to provide entertainment — about three-quarters of the images in the exhibition were created for this purpose, Rooseboom said.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scientists have spent decades searching for the final resting place of Luna 9, the first spacecraft to soft-land on the moon.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the city of taking no efforts to stop trespassers and failing to compensate the owners for their loss of use and enjoyment of the property.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although disappointed that the audio leaked, many players look back on it with amusement.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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