as in holiday
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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as in to holiday
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacation
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
While that appearance from Nicole was a little vacation for us, the vacation for the ladies is on their dueling yachts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Chloe met Johny, a charismatic pirate boat tour guide, while vacationing in Aruba.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Hawaii vacation specialist Sonia Bhagwan from Dreaming of Sun-Dream Vacations says that most resorts in the state charge parking fees averaging $40-$50 per night.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
While that appearance from Nicole was a little vacation for us, the vacation for the ladies is on their dueling yachts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tran first discovered the enchanting venue while vacationing and was inspired to create her own wellness experience for women.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Chloe met Johny, a charismatic pirate boat tour guide, while vacationing in Aruba.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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Many creators post skits where the robot slurs are spoken while a robot is applying for a job, or meeting their human partner’s parents for a holiday.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The sales tax holiday also does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The country's total fertility rate, or the average number of children a woman is expected to have, fell to 1.15 in 2024 from 1.2 the previous year, despite extensive local and central government incentives, and some of the world's most generous parental leave policies.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The announcement comes two days after Swenson, the institution's president since September 2022, was placed on administrative leave, effective immediately.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite the hiatus, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena Jr. stayed friends during the break and the foursome reunited in 2021 with new music and a tour.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas Tribune reported that Democrats spent around $10,000 a day on lodging and food during the walkout, paid by the House Democratic Caucus, additional fundraising around the quorum break, and out of lawmakers’ pockets.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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