as in gyms
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 spas
So many hotel spas, especially urban ones, are dark, warren-like affairs.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
And the most successful new projects are not just building bigger spas at luxury resorts.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Alliance Chemical recommends 12% for hot tubs and small spas, with 30% concentrate used for large pools and heavy shock treatment.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
That desire is a good deal more explicit than even admirers tend to remember; the film is full of nude bodies in real spas.
—Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotels and resorts are converting traditional spas into health and longevity destinations, offering fitness assessments, sleep tracking and structured longevity programs that promise to reduce stress and support healthier aging.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The murder case of Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in a series of deadly shootings at metro Atlanta spas and massage parlors, has been put on hold after issues with his legal representation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
And the most successful new projects are not just building bigger spas at luxury resorts.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Alliance Chemical recommends 12% for hot tubs and small spas, with 30% concentrate used for large pools and heavy shock treatment.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
That desire is a good deal more explicit than even admirers tend to remember; the film is full of nude bodies in real spas.
—Joshua Encinias, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Hotels and resorts are converting traditional spas into health and longevity destinations, offering fitness assessments, sleep tracking and structured longevity programs that promise to reduce stress and support healthier aging.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The murder case of Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in a series of deadly shootings at metro Atlanta spas and massage parlors, has been put on hold after issues with his legal representation.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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The Treasure Valley’s other commercial climbing gyms, The Commons and Vertical View, feature larger top-rope climbing areas that require climbers to anchor to the wall.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The adjoining gyms—one indoor, one open-air—are fitted with Technogym equipment.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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