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
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 5 Nov. 2025
As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
He and his wife, Margaret Hunter, were indicted in 2018 for spending more than $250,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses, including vacations, family meals, and other household goods.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
For longer vacations like this, Verizon’s International Monthly plan is ideal, offering unlimited data * ,text, and 250 minutes for $100 per month per line.
—AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Even Portugal—known primarily for its postcard-perfect summer-by-the-sea vacations—has a small mountain!
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Global Guardian has a handful of clients in Jamaica for vacations who are waiting the hurricane out at their hotels, Ballard said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The real passengers on the ship were not particularly delighted to have large camera cables and lights and people disrupting their vacations.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Supporters of laxer rules have argued that Nantucket’s year-round residents need the additional income from renting out properties and that the island should be incentivized to provide lodging for the tourists who come for vacations, weddings and weekend jaunts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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, 5 Nov. 2025
As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
He and his wife, Margaret Hunter, were indicted in 2018 for spending more than $250,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses, including vacations, family meals, and other household goods.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
For longer vacations like this, Verizon’s International Monthly plan is ideal, offering unlimited data * ,text, and 250 minutes for $100 per month per line.
—AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Even Portugal—known primarily for its postcard-perfect summer-by-the-sea vacations—has a small mountain!
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Global Guardian has a handful of clients in Jamaica for vacations who are waiting the hurricane out at their hotels, Ballard said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The real passengers on the ship were not particularly delighted to have large camera cables and lights and people disrupting their vacations.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
Noun
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The fedora is reserved for weekends, holidays and museum visits.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Organic mulches include straw, pine needles, wood chips and bark, shredded leaves, and layers of newspaper.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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