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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Hotels featured in The White Lotus (and other films and TV series) are now soaring in popularity, as some travelers plan their vacations around dreamy on-screen destinations, a phenomenon known as set-jetting.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Justin Bieber has also vacationed at the resort on several more recent occasions.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
For a nostalgia-stirring vacation with friends, Sarasota—a fanciful town on Florida’s scenic Suncoast—has easy appeal for everyone.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Hotels featured in The White Lotus (and other films and TV series) are now soaring in popularity, as some travelers plan their vacations around dreamy on-screen destinations, a phenomenon known as set-jetting.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cousins Cuban Cafe is a family affair for the Miami native, who relocated about a decade ago after spending years vacationing in the area with her relatives.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Justin Bieber has also vacationed at the resort on several more recent occasions.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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Leaving them up throughout the winter can carry that holiday warmth and nostalgia through the dreary, darker months.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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That includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers, and accounts for absenteeism resulting from sick leave, parental leave, vacation time, statutory holidays, illness, injury, and even bad weather and labour disputes.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The leaves keep their powder dry until more traditional spring arrives.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its green leaves are also less prone to oxidation than other basil cultivars.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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During the journey, photos and videos are being shared online and show Aloka traveling along highways and sidewalks, resting during breaks and greeting supporters.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Aisha Tyler Hosting Talk Soup was a big break for Aisha Tyler, although her stint was short.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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