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
After incorporating Pulsetto into his routine more consistently, his ratings for evening relaxation and morning freshness rose from three out of 10 to eight out of 10.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Kate also visited an art session with patients and toured the center's wellbeing garden, which provides a space for reflection and relaxation.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The goal is to activate parasympathetic pathways tied to calming the stress response, improving heart rate variability and supporting relaxation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Kate also visited an art session with patients and toured the center's wellbeing garden, which provides a space for reflection and relaxation.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The goal is to activate parasympathetic pathways tied to calming the stress response, improving heart rate variability and supporting relaxation.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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Today, Hot Springs is home to Hot Springs National Park, where historic bathhouses and mountain trails continue to attract tourists seeking relaxation, outdoor recreation and a connection to the area’s natural history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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One of the largest shares of the city’s overall spending is directed toward public safety across various departments, with other significant funding directed toward neighborhood services — which includes housing, libraries, parks, recreation, and planning.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The TravelBoom finding that nearly 80% of leisure travelers prioritize food experiences helps explain why multi-day culinary programs keep filling up months in advance.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Sphere shares are up 466% from their 2025 April low, when leisure stocks were dragged down by an escalating trade war, and Sphere faced potential bankruptcy for its MSG Networks division.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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There’s an offer to retrieve the fruit to prepare it for easier enjoyment.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Children and parents alike can expect a day of wild education – perhaps culminating in taking home their own leafy guy or gal, to provide endless hours of meat-eating enjoyment this summer.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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From across the street, Leonor watched with amusement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Eyghon is a demon the quartet had conjured for amusement in their youth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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