as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Messi has certainly put that money to use, collecting a fleet of luxury cars, vacationing in $10,000-a-night rental properties, building a hotel empire, and investing in luxury properties around the world.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The couple is currently vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with their extended family, Heather previously shared in a separate Instagram post earlier this week.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Police said the teen and her family were vacationing in San Diego from Arizona when her ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, took the top spot in the ranking, with celebrities including Zendaya, Brad Pitt, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio all spotted vacationing there over the years.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The two women and their respective partners are currently vacationing together in Mallorca.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
There’s shift happening in vacationing where slower routines are appreciated and schedules are not packed with events.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The mix of guests here varies between GCC countries and vacationing Europeans, depending on the season, with a smattering of American accents and global executives year-round.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Verb
Their clientele isn't just vacationing Minnesotans.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Messi has certainly put that money to use, collecting a fleet of luxury cars, vacationing in $10,000-a-night rental properties, building a hotel empire, and investing in luxury properties around the world.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The couple is currently vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with their extended family, Heather previously shared in a separate Instagram post earlier this week.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Police said the teen and her family were vacationing in San Diego from Arizona when her ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, took the top spot in the ranking, with celebrities including Zendaya, Brad Pitt, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio all spotted vacationing there over the years.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
The two women and their respective partners are currently vacationing together in Mallorca.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026
There’s shift happening in vacationing where slower routines are appreciated and schedules are not packed with events.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The mix of guests here varies between GCC countries and vacationing Europeans, depending on the season, with a smattering of American accents and global executives year-round.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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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Then a retired friend of Camille’s mother, also from Arizona, traveled 2,000 miles east to take over for several more weeks.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The story goes that a couple of decades ago, retired sisters would write letters to legendary coach Gregg Popovich, who would respond back, and the rest is history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Suitable gifts for this guy—a barbecue blanket for resting meats, or a selection of dry rubs geared to smoking.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Once onboard your pet, both male and female fleas feed at the first opportunity, typically when your pet is resting, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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