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 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.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Things to do Few hotel spas manage to be impressive in scale and genuinely immersive in atmosphere at the same time.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
This year marked a huge turning point for hotel spas—the old model of putting a lonely string of treatment rooms next to a vaguely damp steam room has been decisively retired.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The ships are big enough to traverse the world’s major oceans, and carry amenities such as swimming pools, spas (with sauna and steamroom) and casinos, but are far smaller than most big cruise lines, giving much more intimacy and space.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Young children should never be left alone or with other kids in or near bathtubs, pools, spas, or in or near flowing or standing water, even momentarily.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Head spas have become a signature K-Beauty travel experience.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The oceanfront resort also features one of the largest spas on the East Coast at more than 70,000 square feet, plus a thermal hydrotherapy circuit and more than 75 weekly fitness classes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Things to do Few hotel spas manage to be impressive in scale and genuinely immersive in atmosphere at the same time.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
This year marked a huge turning point for hotel spas—the old model of putting a lonely string of treatment rooms next to a vaguely damp steam room has been decisively retired.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
The ships are big enough to traverse the world’s major oceans, and carry amenities such as swimming pools, spas (with sauna and steamroom) and casinos, but are far smaller than most big cruise lines, giving much more intimacy and space.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Young children should never be left alone or with other kids in or near bathtubs, pools, spas, or in or near flowing or standing water, even momentarily.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Head spas have become a signature K-Beauty travel experience.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The oceanfront resort also features one of the largest spas on the East Coast at more than 70,000 square feet, plus a thermal hydrotherapy circuit and more than 75 weekly fitness classes.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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Effective CEOs maintain their fitness baseline through hotel gyms, walking between meetings, or a run through the city that doubles as sightseeing.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Young people who exercise have recently favored gyms or running groups.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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