as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight
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Recent Examples of spa
Members will also have access to a spa, hiking, biking, fishing, clubhouse, fitness center, kids adventure center, family water park, outdoor sports fields and other amenities.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Killer whales also have very sensitive skin and may rub their bellies on the rocks simply for enjoyment, the same way a human might enjoy a massage at the spa, the expedition company added.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Out back, a heated saline infinity-edge pool and spa looks out on the water in the near distance.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Killer whales also have very sensitive skin and may rub their bellies on the rocks simply for enjoyment, the same way a human might enjoy a massage at the spa, the expedition company added.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Out back, a heated saline infinity-edge pool and spa looks out on the water in the near distance.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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Downstairs, there’s a spa and gym tucked into the garden level, plus a six-car garage, wine cellar, and private cinema below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but as serious tools built around personalization, data, and intelligent design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There would be no loud confetti poppers; instead, the students shot off streamers inside the gymnasium.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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