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
After a week of adventures, there’s nothing better than soaking in the mineral-rich waters and indulging in a world-class spa treatment.
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Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Her cats may not have agents, spa days or concierge chaperones like some of the four-legged subjects featured in this issue.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The amenities are myriad, including a five-star spa, multiple dining options, and a ski valet service, naturally.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Her cats may not have agents, spa days or concierge chaperones like some of the four-legged subjects featured in this issue.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The amenities are myriad, including a five-star spa, multiple dining options, and a ski valet service, naturally.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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In Los Angeles, Pedro Pascal is spotted leaving a gym session and Jeff Goldblum sends his love on the carpet at a Swarovski celebration.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The brand offers categories from Open and Pro to Doubles and Relay to make the sport accessible while preserving a unified benchmark, helping gym-goers train toward a consistent test across cities and seasons.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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