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
Toe controls The best foot spas have controls that are easily manipulated by a toe.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But focusing on wellness doesn't have to mean ultra-luxe alpine spas, exclusive retreats, and multifigure price tags.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Long before destination spas became a global fad, Rancho la Puerta was advocating fresh (chemical-free) foods, daily exercise and respect for nature.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Menopause retreats at properties with spas take that tension-melting vibe a step further.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Detox for hair extensions Salon owner Kenna Ehman of Kenna Kunjio told CharlotteFive that head spas are especially beneficial for people who solely rely on drugstore products, as these can contain ingredients that create buildup on your scalp.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
The property features multiple homes, barns, pens, saltwater equine spas, a mare motel and insulated indoor arenas, according to the previous listing.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some hotel spas can feel like they were designed like a clinical hospital ward on a futuristic spaceship.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
There are older spas and wellness retreats in North America (to say nothing of Europe), but none popularized the idea of a spa break the way that Miraval did.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
But focusing on wellness doesn't have to mean ultra-luxe alpine spas, exclusive retreats, and multifigure price tags.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Long before destination spas became a global fad, Rancho la Puerta was advocating fresh (chemical-free) foods, daily exercise and respect for nature.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Menopause retreats at properties with spas take that tension-melting vibe a step further.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Detox for hair extensions Salon owner Kenna Ehman of Kenna Kunjio told CharlotteFive that head spas are especially beneficial for people who solely rely on drugstore products, as these can contain ingredients that create buildup on your scalp.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
The property features multiple homes, barns, pens, saltwater equine spas, a mare motel and insulated indoor arenas, according to the previous listing.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some hotel spas can feel like they were designed like a clinical hospital ward on a futuristic spaceship.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
There are older spas and wellness retreats in North America (to say nothing of Europe), but none popularized the idea of a spa break the way that Miraval did.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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The unlikely eponym follows more than 500 years later, gleaming from the shelves of most major supermarkets, gyms, and convenience stores across America today.—
Sophia Herring,
Vanity Fair,
28 Jan. 2026
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With gyms closed and consumers confined at home, Peloton’s premium stationary bikes, treadmills, and subscription service soared in popularity.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Public speakers questioned why some classes got to graduate in expensive venues such as Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft Center, while most others were scheduled for high school gymnasiums.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Board Chair Sarah Leonardi said the district is confronting significant financial realities as members considered school closures, boundary adjustments, and a proposal to move some high school graduations from large venues to on‑campus gymnasiums.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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