spas

plural of spa
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 The Best Hotels in Saint Tropez Hedonism awaits in elegant hotels with glittering spas and beachfront locations. Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 For almost two years, Lilly has been warning consumers not to take knockoff versions of the shot that are being sold online and at wellness clinics and medical spas. Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The drugmaker said the lawsuits target a ​range of businesses, including compounding pharmacies, medical spas, and online sellers that allegedly marketed retatrutide ​products to consumers despite the drug remaining under clinical development. Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 Fitness centers and spas are no longer viewed simply as amenities. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Sixty-three percent of poll respondents said their go-to move is to ask for a later checkout to get an extra hour or two for free, while 50 percent take full advantage of complimentary drinks and amenities like pools, restaurants, and spas. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 In Wailea, the all-suite Fairmont Kea Lani resort has one of the best wellness spas on Maui. Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Kahn created her holistic Botnia skincare line that grew from humble roots to now partnering with over 200 spas nationwide, including locally at Shop Good, Cleo Skincare in La Jolla, and Flowers Wellness in Rancho Bernardo. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
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Noun
  • Women have also been banned from public spaces such as gyms and parks, from taking part in sports and traveling to distant locations without a male guardian.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the amenities at the 87,000-square-foot facility include an outdoor pool, a water park, two gyms, an indoor track and a sand volleyball court.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • However, many schools lack indoor space to support adequate movement, with only 46% of elementary schools in the West having dedicated gymnasiums.
    The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026

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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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