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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
Try their Arawak Body Balance treatment using local Moringa Leaf and alternating hot and cold temps for immune support, circulation, inflammation reduction, and relaxation.
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Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
But the specialties are the signature rituals, which draw on the moon cycles or local herbal medicine and include bodywork, herbal wraps, and mindfulness practices for ultimate relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Stay active with light exercise, activities, or relaxation techniques to help keep your mind (and body) occupied during fasting sessions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Photos from the family vacation show all the kids having fun together, while the adults enjoy some relaxation in the Florida sunshine.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
But the specialties are the signature rituals, which draw on the moon cycles or local herbal medicine and include bodywork, herbal wraps, and mindfulness practices for ultimate relaxation.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Stay active with light exercise, activities, or relaxation techniques to help keep your mind (and body) occupied during fasting sessions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Photos from the family vacation show all the kids having fun together, while the adults enjoy some relaxation in the Florida sunshine.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The rising tide of active Americans is lifting the boats of the recreation sector.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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The following recreation sites and Forest Service roads are temporarily closed for fire personnel and public safety.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Surviving on edge-of-starvation rations, the broken equipment bought them necessary hours of life-saving rest.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Look for office chairs with adjustable features, including an adjustable chair height, neck rest, lumbar support, seat tilt, seat slide and mobile armrests.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Finding community after tragedy Hot and Holy is yet another group of young adults with a mission of combining tradition and fun, founded by 28-year-olds Nicole Lefkowitz and Sydney Lorch.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the new images of the cubs, three females and one male, the baby big cats have fun while their parents, Khalila and Bart, watch on.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The expectation is that health care, social assistance and leisure and hospitality will drive the job gains in July.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No trip to Memphis is complete without a trip to Beale Street, a three-block entertainment district that’s listed as a National Historical Landmark.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mileage on these titles very much varies, as does critical response and audience enjoyment.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are vast numbers of people who would like to put together songs from clips and samples, either for their own amusement or for commercial reasons.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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That element of surprise is inherently missing in the sequel, to its detriment, but screenwriters Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin’s simple but ingenious premise provides plenty of amusement.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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