as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Aniston and Curtis were first linked together in July after they were spotted looking cozy on a yacht in Spain while vacationing with friends.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Connease Warren, an Indiana native who interned at the Free Press in 2008, is vacationing in Ocho Rios on the northern central coast.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton vacationing off Ischia in 1962 are considered by some to be the first paparazzi photographs, but the enterprising Devon was at it long before that.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Last month, Bell drew criticism after recalling leaving her kids to their own devices while vacationing in Denmark.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
My husband's family grew up vacationing in Morehead City, and El's has been part of their story for decades.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Despite vacationing on a luxury yacht, Bronwyn spent the night sleeping on a pool chair on the deck rather than spending the night having to share a bed with Britani.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Aniston and Curtis were first linked together in July after they were spotted looking cozy on a yacht in Spain while vacationing with friends.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As in other seasons that featured wealthy Americans vacationing in idyllic resorts and mingling with local characters, Season 4 will likely showcase some French talent alongside American actors.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Connease Warren, an Indiana native who interned at the Free Press in 2008, is vacationing in Ocho Rios on the northern central coast.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton vacationing off Ischia in 1962 are considered by some to be the first paparazzi photographs, but the enterprising Devon was at it long before that.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Last month, Bell drew criticism after recalling leaving her kids to their own devices while vacationing in Denmark.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
My husband's family grew up vacationing in Morehead City, and El's has been part of their story for decades.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationing
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Assassin followed retired professional killer Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Highmore) as they are forced to work together in a fight for survival on a remote Greek island.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Working group member and LJCPA trustee Patrick Ahern said the space would be used more for resting or a place to talk rather than recreation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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