as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Every lodge runs signature activities like prayer-flag making and archery (which is the national sport), drawing a mix of well-heeled couples on honeymoon and multigenerational families vacationing with their adult children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The recently refreshed lakeside pool makes for a perfect place to cool off after a hard day’s work of vacationing, and the on-site bakery is the spot for coffee and a treat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The fiancé of a popular New Jersey social media influencer is breaking his silence after having his passport seized by authorities amid an investigation into her apparent suicide while the pair was vacationing off the coast of Africa last month.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Lynsie McKeown of Virginia found it while vacationing at the home of Kelly Wosahla in Salvo.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
What's often cropped out are the crowds and long lines – the frustrations that can come with vacationing today, or living in a vacation destination.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The family of three enjoyed a fun day at the beach while vacationing in Thailand in March 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Seymour’s son John recalled his father getting the call from Wilson while the family was vacationing in Shasta.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
As Vanity Fair reported in 2023, the former couple had set their sights on the property after vacationing there for three consecutive years.
—Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Every lodge runs signature activities like prayer-flag making and archery (which is the national sport), drawing a mix of well-heeled couples on honeymoon and multigenerational families vacationing with their adult children.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The recently refreshed lakeside pool makes for a perfect place to cool off after a hard day’s work of vacationing, and the on-site bakery is the spot for coffee and a treat.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The fiancé of a popular New Jersey social media influencer is breaking his silence after having his passport seized by authorities amid an investigation into her apparent suicide while the pair was vacationing off the coast of Africa last month.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Lynsie McKeown of Virginia found it while vacationing at the home of Kelly Wosahla in Salvo.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
What's often cropped out are the crowds and long lines – the frustrations that can come with vacationing today, or living in a vacation destination.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The family of three enjoyed a fun day at the beach while vacationing in Thailand in March 2024.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Seymour’s son John recalled his father getting the call from Wilson while the family was vacationing in Shasta.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 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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Brook and many others have turned to Robert Webb and Mark Ware, two retired firefighters who also fought cancer and workers' comp.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Brian Eckenrode, a retired FBI forensic scientist and expert in human decomposition, joined them in 2021.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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