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
Of course, as generation alpha gets older, spas are offering them treatments tailored specifically to their age and needs.
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Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The practice has been ongoing for decades, originating in Eastern Europe as a natural method before studios and spas started advertising salt rooms.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The in-depth investigation by Mediapart correspondent Marine Turchi, who has investigated several high-profile MeToo cases in France, covers accusations from another six women whose paths crossed Bruel in the cinema, music and tennis worlds as well as luxury spas.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Forget the hotel spas you’re used to; this is Les Thermes, a nod to the Roman baths of Cimiez.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The company also has wellness on the mind, allowing its members to enjoy any of the amenities onboard the vessel of their choosing, from spas to gyms.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Her case helped push Congress to pass the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, a federal law requiring anti-entrapment drain covers and other safety measures in public pools and spas.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Around the world, spas are often physically inaccessible, retreats off-limits by design, and practitioners limited in their ability and training to see disabled bodies as deserving of the restoration everyone so desperately needs.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Amenities include lush landscaped areas, pools, spas, lounging areas, a pavilion and 14 private boat slips.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The practice has been ongoing for decades, originating in Eastern Europe as a natural method before studios and spas started advertising salt rooms.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The in-depth investigation by Mediapart correspondent Marine Turchi, who has investigated several high-profile MeToo cases in France, covers accusations from another six women whose paths crossed Bruel in the cinema, music and tennis worlds as well as luxury spas.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Forget the hotel spas you’re used to; this is Les Thermes, a nod to the Roman baths of Cimiez.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
The company also has wellness on the mind, allowing its members to enjoy any of the amenities onboard the vessel of their choosing, from spas to gyms.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Her case helped push Congress to pass the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, a federal law requiring anti-entrapment drain covers and other safety measures in public pools and spas.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Around the world, spas are often physically inaccessible, retreats off-limits by design, and practitioners limited in their ability and training to see disabled bodies as deserving of the restoration everyone so desperately needs.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Amenities include lush landscaped areas, pools, spas, lounging areas, a pavilion and 14 private boat slips.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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More than a quarter of American men joined orders like the Knights of Pythias, and gyms grew in popularity.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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