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
At gyms or spas, people were encouraged to be quiet or keep voices to a whisper.
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Head spas have become a signature K-Beauty travel experience.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Top golf resorts now offer luxury spas, fine dining and outdoor adventures for travelers beyond the fairway.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 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
Beyond the treatment menu, the collaboration reflects a wider shift in luxury hospitality, where spas are increasingly becoming destinations in their own right, not just hotel add-ons.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Personalized assessments are where luxury wellness retreats start to look less like spas and more like clinics.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The hotel temporarily closed its hot tubs and spas after Legionella bacteria was detected during testing.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Head spas have become a signature K-Beauty travel experience.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Top golf resorts now offer luxury spas, fine dining and outdoor adventures for travelers beyond the fairway.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 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
Beyond the treatment menu, the collaboration reflects a wider shift in luxury hospitality, where spas are increasingly becoming destinations in their own right, not just hotel add-ons.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Personalized assessments are where luxury wellness retreats start to look less like spas and more like clinics.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Sodium bisulfate is an acidic salt often used to lower pH in swimming pools, spas and industrial water systems, and is also used in metal finishing, food processing, cleaning products and sanitizing.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The hotel temporarily closed its hot tubs and spas after Legionella bacteria was detected during testing.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spas
Noun
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Then, there were some meetings at the beginning of this school year as the new program came together, Wilson said, and open gyms for students.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Many condo communities include amenities such as pools, gyms and lounges through HOA fees.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Spas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spas. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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