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adjective

as in abroad

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verb

present participle of vacation
as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation hoping to vacation in Spain this summer

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Recent Examples of vacationing
Verb
Lavish spending quickly drew attention Serrano was vacationing in the Maldives when investigators identified him as a suspect. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Serrano was vacationing in the Maldives when investigators identified him as a suspect. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 During their weeks-long hiatus, Navarro enjoyed vacationing with loved ones, while Goldberg shared clips of her attending art shows across Europe. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Homer Coleman, who lives in metro Detroit, is a trucker vacationing in the UP with his wife and friends. — Russ McNamara, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 Amid Brooklyn’s complicated estrangement from his family, he was photographed in August 2026 vacationing on a yacht in the South of France with his famous godfather and his wife, Nicola Peltz. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Aniston and Curtis were first romantically linked last July, when they were spotted vacationing together in Mallorca, Spain. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 In the interview with WXYZ last week, Abigail said that her 4-year-old niece was hurt and lost part of her leg while her family was vacationing in Minnesota. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Nine years ago, close friends Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were sitting on a porch while vacationing together in Greece with their families. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationing
  1. abroad
  2. holidaying
  3. retired
  4. resting
Adjective
  • The pair, who were both studying at the International Christian University in Tokyo, met during a study-abroad event at a restaurant in Tokyo’s Shibuya district.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Congress looks increasingly deadlocked, public opposition to his aggressive moves at home and abroad mounts, and the central issue for many Americans – cost-of-living concerns – defies easy solutions.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of abroad
Verb
  • This site has operated as a summer camp since 1912 and remains a popular spot for holidaying children to this day.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The British royals had a splendid time holidaying with Spain's royal family at the Marivent Palace in August 1987.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of holidaying
Adjective
  • As a retired fighter, Taylor faces the daunting task of deciding what comes next.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Upon seeing things turn physical, Mejia, who is a retired New Jersey police officer, got up and Olenick followed.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of retired
Verb
  • Who then might be a match for title holders who benefit from resting players in 18-club Ligue 1 and having a fresh team for the back-end of the Champions League each season?
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The aircraft appeared to be resting on its belly and was largely intact despite the fire.
    — Staff And Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of resting

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“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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