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
Booking direct also allows guests to coordinate tee times, dining reservations, and spa treatments in advance.
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The spa follows the same logic.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.
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—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The payoff is immediate: the zero-edge pool, with the spa centered like a jewel, throws a straight horizon line toward the river canyon and out to the lake.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The spa follows the same logic.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.
TRY SOMETHING NEW: 11 unique vacation ideas that will please everyone in the family
3.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The payoff is immediate: the zero-edge pool, with the spa centered like a jewel, throws a straight horizon line toward the river canyon and out to the lake.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spa
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
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The laid-back, sporty bottoms have become a comfy fashion staple for celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Gwyneth Paltrow, who've confirmed that the style works for more than just the gym.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kids filing into the Morton College gym learned the line between magic and science can disappear.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The broader development would also include a practice field and a roughly 40,000-square-foot facility with classrooms, a weight room, locker rooms, a gymnasium and a cafeteria.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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