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
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The Italian vacation hub was also where Burton proposed to Taylor for the first time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The model-entrepreneur was recently spotted vacationing in Mexico with the British bachelor, marking the apparent rekindling of their romance.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Now that Daria’s cards were lost and cancelled, and her cash all gone, her husband would have to pay for everything during their vacation.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The Italian vacation hub was also where Burton proposed to Taylor for the first time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a vacationing couple got the surprise of their trip when a black bear wandered into the backyard of their Airbnb and hopped on the swing for a joyride.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The model-entrepreneur was recently spotted vacationing in Mexico with the British bachelor, marking the apparent rekindling of their romance.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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My mother-in-law serves cowboy candy every holiday over a block of cream cheese (think pepper jelly but with a tiny bit more heat), but some folks like to snack on them as is.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Select pieces from Gaines’ Target collection are marked down, including this wooden tray that’s perfect for serving appetizers and snacks at upcoming holiday gatherings.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Evidence of damage includes chewed, cut or missing leaves; yellowing or brown leaves; white webbing and green-black excrement on or around the plant, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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During the last full government shutdown in 2013, about 850,000 federal employees were furloughed, meaning they were required to take unpaid leave, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The center will be open during Alverno's summer and winter breaks and fees will still apply, Steiner said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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