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adjective

as in abroad

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verb

present participle of vacation
as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation hoping to vacation in Spain this summer

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Recent Examples of vacationing
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Cox, who’s been vacationing with Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis off the coast of Mallorca, looked radiant in a white slip dress embroidered with floral designs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The longtime friends were recently photographed while sunbathing and hanging out with their famous friends on a luxury yacht while vacationing off the Spanish island of Mallorca. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Katy Perry and her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, enjoy a summer boat ride with friends while vacationing in the South of France on July 28. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The beloved actor died on July 20, 2025 in a drowning accident while vacationing in Costa Rica. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The friendship between Affleck and Damon extends to their respective kids, with both families vacationing together and sharing social events. — Valentina Dirindin, Vanity Fair, 18 July 2026 The Wall by Marlen Haushofer While vacationing in the Austrian Alps, a woman awakens to discover an invisible wall has cut her off from the rest of humanity. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 But as the wait on James’ decision continues, Riley will soon be vacationing in Europe. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 One couple lived in Chicago and had been vacationing in the state when they were arrested. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacationing
  1. abroad
  2. holidaying
  3. retired
  4. resting
Adjective
  • The pair, who were both studying at the International Christian University in Tokyo, met during a study-abroad event at a restaurant in Tokyo’s Shibuya district.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of abroad
Verb
  • The British royals had a splendid time holidaying with Spain's royal family at the Marivent Palace in August 1987.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of holidaying
Adjective
  • Allen was a navy veteran and retired bus driver, his family told CNN affiliate KSDK.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Peverill Squire, a retired University of Missouri political science professor, said Democrats currently seem more energized heading into the midterms and could be in a position to flip the necessary seats.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of retired
Verb
  • Slide open and step outside to sit at the deck’s fire table immersed in towering evergreen trees while resting your eyes beyond to the Sierra Nevada.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew Stafford was resting as part of his maintenance plan, and Simpson split reps evenly with Stetson Bennett, with Bennett taking the first crack.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of resting

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