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
Three outdoor pools and an oceanfront spa add to the appeal.
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Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The practice is now common in gyms, wellness resorts and hotels across the United States, with some people preferring structured spa environments and others opting for lakes, oceans or other outdoor settings.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Here, 12 cottages will be your home base, paired with a spa and pool for a more relaxed experience.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The spa includes saunas, a Himalayan salt room and a hammam — a traditional steam bath associated with Middle Eastern and North African wellness rituals.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The practice is now common in gyms, wellness resorts and hotels across the United States, with some people preferring structured spa environments and others opting for lakes, oceans or other outdoor settings.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Here, 12 cottages will be your home base, paired with a spa and pool for a more relaxed experience.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The spa includes saunas, a Himalayan salt room and a hammam — a traditional steam bath associated with Middle Eastern and North African wellness rituals.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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Naoise’s brother, Ainle, is an activist and the founder of the ACLAÍ Palestine gym in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem — for which Kneecap has helped raise almost £100,000.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 May 2026
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So far this year, places where Californians could’ve been exposed to measles have included Los Angeles International Airport, Disneyland, stores, restaurants, an emergency room, an urgent care center, a gym and what authorities described as an educational enrichment program for children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Its amenities included three swimming pools, gymnasium facilities, racquetball courts, and a vast indoor soccer field.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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