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
Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 23 June 2025
While my red floral Vineyard Vines dress is no longer on the site, the brand has other maxi dresses with bold, floral prints that would be great for an Italian vacation or date night here at home.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 23 June 2025
Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Some fisherwomen have objected to being photographed—and put on social media—by tourists, who are vacationing on the island in increasing numbers.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Summer is typically a slow time for IPOs with many bankers going on vacation.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 23 June 2025
While my red floral Vineyard Vines dress is no longer on the site, the brand has other maxi dresses with bold, floral prints that would be great for an Italian vacation or date night here at home.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 23 June 2025
Verb
The convivial, tropical atmosphere here is great for vacationing with friends, though the property also hosts wellness retreats and events.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Some fisherwomen have objected to being photographed—and put on social media—by tourists, who are vacationing on the island in increasing numbers.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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The city also plays host to several huge events throughout the year, the biggest holiday naturally being Lunar New Year, which brings parades, fireworks, and Hong Kong's famous flower markets.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The video, which was recorded at a store in Atlanta, Georgia, showed several cakes minimally decorated in honor of the federal holiday on June 19, which marks the 1865 emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The woman said his leave was not recognized by the military for the domestic assignment.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The Sacramento Fire Department said Monday that Blankenship, who lives in Rescue, was still on administrative leave while the city’s investigation continued.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Aaron Nola is out until at least after the All-Star break; the earliest he can be activated is July 18.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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While the Padres have acknowledged that King’s injury will keep him out through at least the All-Star break, King is confident that more good days will stack up before too long.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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