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
While paying for the upgrade is certainly a splurge, the benefits include a drink package, an exclusive restaurant and pool deck, thermal spa access, a butler, dedicated theater seating, skip-the-line access for boarding and a dedicated area at MSC Cruises’ private destination, Ocean Cay.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can expect a thoughtful mix of culinary experiences, sweeping open decks with several pools and whirlpools, and a spa devoted to holistic well-being.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Want to bring your pet, relax in a spa, or book a romantic cabin weekend?
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 12 Mar. 2026
The film captures men at their most vulnerable: naked on a hospital bed while a med spa practitioner injects filler into their penises.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Guests can expect a thoughtful mix of culinary experiences, sweeping open decks with several pools and whirlpools, and a spa devoted to holistic well-being.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Want to bring your pet, relax in a spa, or book a romantic cabin weekend?
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 12 Mar. 2026
The film captures men at their most vulnerable: naked on a hospital bed while a med spa practitioner injects filler into their penises.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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Their concierge service strives to provide anything guests may require, from a wellness network of massage therapists to a partnership with a local gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The stage puts a spotlight on smack-talk skills, functioning like a gym where wrestlers work out their character muscles, polish their submission holds and perfect their trash-talking chops in front of a panel of judges.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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In November of 2024, Will Ropp was standing in the gymnasium of an Oklahoma high school presiding over a particularly heated game of dodgeball.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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