as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Other posts from Campbell's account indicate that the family, including Campbell's husband, Jett, have been vacationing in Italy.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a vacationing couple got the surprise of their trip when a black bear wandered into the backyard of their Airbnb and hopped on the swing for a joyride.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The model-entrepreneur was recently spotted vacationing in Mexico with the British bachelor, marking the apparent rekindling of their romance.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Sitting at the counter or bar at a restaurant can be a good way to meet other travelers when vacationing alone.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In July, a Santa Clara County jury ruled that Herchen had civil liability for the November 29, 2019 death of 36-year-old Alice Ku, who was last seen alive while the two were vacationing in the area of Hualien, Taiwan.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In Bezos’ imagined future, Earth is reserved for living and vacationing, perhaps preserved indefinitely as a national park.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The pair had previously enjoyed vacationing in Arizona, according to news reports and social media posts.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meet Jamaica’s Sandals South Coast Nowhere reflects this new golden age of vacationing quite like Sandals South Coast.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Other posts from Campbell's account indicate that the family, including Campbell's husband, Jett, have been vacationing in Italy.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a vacationing couple got the surprise of their trip when a black bear wandered into the backyard of their Airbnb and hopped on the swing for a joyride.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The model-entrepreneur was recently spotted vacationing in Mexico with the British bachelor, marking the apparent rekindling of their romance.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Sitting at the counter or bar at a restaurant can be a good way to meet other travelers when vacationing alone.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In July, a Santa Clara County jury ruled that Herchen had civil liability for the November 29, 2019 death of 36-year-old Alice Ku, who was last seen alive while the two were vacationing in the area of Hualien, Taiwan.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
In Bezos’ imagined future, Earth is reserved for living and vacationing, perhaps preserved indefinitely as a national park.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The pair had previously enjoyed vacationing in Arizona, according to news reports and social media posts.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationing
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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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Brewers fans are resting their lungs to yell at Counsell, while Cubs fans are taking out small-business loans to afford tickets and beer at a Wrigley Field playoff game.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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This elusive mammal was spotted resting by the Godavari River, confirming its presence in the area despite previous anecdotal reports.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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