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 Wisconsin Dells offers far more than water parks, with luxury spas, scenic hiking, wineries, lavender fields, and unique lodging. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Vegas offers exceptional carbo-loading and post-race celebrations, alongside world-class spas and gyms. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 July 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 Unlike some Korean spas, which feature seemingly omnipresent TV screens playing Korean dramas or game shows, Spa Hyu has just three small TVs. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Check out the sister properties Old Edwards Inn & Spa and Sequoyah Lake House for award-winning European-style spas, restaurants, golf courses, private lake access and more. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 It's also got one of the best spas on the island, with expert masseuses, and—in an island first—a hammam. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Studies show that cooling towers and other warm, wet environments like hot tubs, spas, fountains and some plumbing systems are particularly vulnerable to Legionella bacteria. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Snow rooms and other season-changing spas Other design pros have fielded recent requests to design interior spaces that change the season altogether. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
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Noun
  • During pandemic-era lockdowns, when everything from gyms and night clubs to pubs were shut, running exploded in popularity, with Gen Z pushing the surge.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Business Insider also found videos of creators using the glasses to film offensive pranks or asking women out at gyms.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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