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
Maybe the nuns could be transformed into spa therapists at a wellness retreat and the toxin explained away as a surfeit of matcha.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Equipped with a five-star spa, the MGM resort boasts roomside views of the famous Bellagio fountain, executive-level corner suites, and bookable penthouses.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
On-site facilities include a restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, and a gym.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Equipped with a five-star spa, the MGM resort boasts roomside views of the famous Bellagio fountain, executive-level corner suites, and bookable penthouses.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
On-site facilities include a restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, and a gym.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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As a gym-goer, however, data alone doesn't inspire me the way a trainer's encouragement or a friend's fist bump does.—
Hamid Farooqui,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The condo community, not far from the Port Jefferson Long Island Rail Road station (which could be noisy), included a pool, tennis courts and a gym.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The remodel of the former office building included the construction of about 30 traditional classrooms, art rooms with kilns, science labs, a band room, gymnasium and cafeteria, McGlynn said.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The former gymnasium for the laborer training school that once occupied the property and now serves as Olivet’s chapel is decorated with holiday decor on December 13, 2022, for an upcoming choir concert.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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