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
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
School vacation is likely to continue for another day or two in Massachusetts, Homan said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Rachel Wolf , Matt Finn , Madison Colombo, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many travelers dream of vacationing in a warm, sunny place, ideally by the beach.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The photos included shots of Dane hugging each of his daughters, a birthday celebration, and family vacations.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
School vacation is likely to continue for another day or two in Massachusetts, Homan said.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
People are literally dying, and this guy is out vacationing, buying homes, buying Range Rovers and going shopping.
—Rachel Wolf , Matt Finn , Madison Colombo, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many travelers dream of vacationing in a warm, sunny place, ideally by the beach.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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Native to Brazil, Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is often called Christmas cactus because the two plants look very similar and bloom around the winter holidays.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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These mini desserts are the ultimate make-ahead treat for holiday parties.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The leaves are detailed and colorful, and excellent for adding interest to dim areas of the landscape.—
Angela England,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fears made three three-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fears made three 3-pointers in the first half and Michigan State took a 43-23 lead into the break.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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