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 65-acre resort has a range of accommodations that include the high-end Privado Villas, one of the nation's best spas and a favorite holiday tradition, Christmas at the Princess.
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
While many gyms and spas offer sauna use after a workout or treatment, sharing the space with strangers isn’t always ideal.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Health and beauty Pamper yourself with foot spas, whitening strips and other health and beauty essentials.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
As of June 2024, no state or jurisdiction had enacted legislation specifically to regulate IV hydration spas, according to the new study.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Medical spas and telehealth companies also market compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, despite Food and Drug Administration restrictions on such sales.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
If a resort-style experience is more your speed, complete with onsite spas, restaurants, and golf courses, try the elegant Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina or Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Located an hour from São Paulo in Porto Feliz, Boa Vista has hundreds of large homes and apartments, lush landscaping, four golf courses, three equestrian centers, a triathlon training center, three polo fields, spas and a wave pool for surfing.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Both hotels are excellent options for a wellness moment, with full-service spas on site.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
While many gyms and spas offer sauna use after a workout or treatment, sharing the space with strangers isn’t always ideal.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Health and beauty Pamper yourself with foot spas, whitening strips and other health and beauty essentials.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
As of June 2024, no state or jurisdiction had enacted legislation specifically to regulate IV hydration spas, according to the new study.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Medical spas and telehealth companies also market compounded versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, despite Food and Drug Administration restrictions on such sales.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
If a resort-style experience is more your speed, complete with onsite spas, restaurants, and golf courses, try the elegant Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina or Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Located an hour from São Paulo in Porto Feliz, Boa Vista has hundreds of large homes and apartments, lush landscaping, four golf courses, three equestrian centers, a triathlon training center, three polo fields, spas and a wave pool for surfing.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Both hotels are excellent options for a wellness moment, with full-service spas on site.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
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Creating climbing communities The gradual spread of climbing gyms has incrementally reshaped the culture of the sport — and, in places without mountains or existing climbing scenes, built new climbing communities from scratch.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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The project’s first phase will transform empty land near Moore and Waterton roads into a regional sports facility featuring hockey rinks, gyms, soccer fields and baseball fields.—
Claire Lavezzorio,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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