as in holidays
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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as in rests
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacations
John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Espadrille shoes are no longer reserved for summer vacations and sunset walks.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Even with policies such as unlimited paid time off, singles may hesitate to take vacations, fearing that their managers will see their reasons for taking time off as illegitimate.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
RetrievAir connects major metropolitan areas through private terminals, focusing on routes where pet parents frequently travel between homes, vacations, and seasonal destinations.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
From marathon trips to stadium tours, travelers are planning entire vacations around sports and fitness experiences.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Their families go on extravagant vacations, drive luxury cars and wear designer clothes.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
But even in a semi-collapsed state, people want family and children and vacations, and so Caroline somewhat reluctantly joins Adam and a cohort of others on Haven.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Espadrille shoes are no longer reserved for summer vacations and sunset walks.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Even with policies such as unlimited paid time off, singles may hesitate to take vacations, fearing that their managers will see their reasons for taking time off as illegitimate.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Parents are prioritizing comfort, durability and UV protection more than ever, especially as families gear up for beach vacations, pool playdates and water park adventures.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
RetrievAir connects major metropolitan areas through private terminals, focusing on routes where pet parents frequently travel between homes, vacations, and seasonal destinations.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
From marathon trips to stadium tours, travelers are planning entire vacations around sports and fitness experiences.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Their families go on extravagant vacations, drive luxury cars and wear designer clothes.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
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With spring holidays like Easter and Passover on the way, as well as graduations, wedding season, potential job interviews and more, a dress clothes refresh is in order.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other measures across Asia include Vietnam urging people to work from home and limit vehicle use to save fuel, while Bangladesh shut universities earlier this week to save electricity and fuel, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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