as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
Amelia Langas, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Gray drew on her own experiences vacationing with her family to write the script.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Chee was arrested Thursday while vacationing at a Disney resort with family near Lake Buena Vista, Florida, outside of Orlando.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Some Americans now post videos about flying overseas to buy their notebooks in person, or swinging by one of the brand’s two Parisian shops while vacationing in France.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The couple was vacationing in Iran when they were arrested in May 2022.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Heuermann murdered the Connecticut mother while his wife, Asa Ellerup, and children were vacationing in Atlantic City, according to court records.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Read All About It A father died while saving two of his children from a rip current while vacationing in Florida.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
In September 2023, Marsha Allen was vacationing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, known for its beautiful fall colors and hiking trails.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The famous family has a long history of vacationing in the Colorado ski town.
—Amelia Langas, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Gray drew on her own experiences vacationing with her family to write the script.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Chee was arrested Thursday while vacationing at a Disney resort with family near Lake Buena Vista, Florida, outside of Orlando.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Some Americans now post videos about flying overseas to buy their notebooks in person, or swinging by one of the brand’s two Parisian shops while vacationing in France.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The couple was vacationing in Iran when they were arrested in May 2022.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Heuermann murdered the Connecticut mother while his wife, Asa Ellerup, and children were vacationing in Atlantic City, according to court records.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Read All About It A father died while saving two of his children from a rip current while vacationing in Florida.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
In September 2023, Marsha Allen was vacationing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, known for its beautiful fall colors and hiking trails.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationing
Adjective
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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
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Ultimately, linking his story to abroad conversation around CTE.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tradition was started by Queen Elizabeth in 1988, meaning all of her grandchildren grew up holidaying at the beloved home.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That gives you all the more reason to visit Cannes during those book-end seasons outside of hot summer and holidaying winter.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On one such street lived Henry Sadinsky, 77, a retired worker who was campaigning to bring industry back to the city.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Using current 2026 benefit levels, a 28% cut would reduce the average retired worker’s monthly benefit from about $2,071 to $1,491, a loss of roughly $6,960 per year.—
Martha Shedden,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Matise is certainly not resting on his laurels after a big junior season, either.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But a particularly high level of juice or consequences resting on this one.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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