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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The photos included shots of Dane hugging each of his daughters, a birthday celebration, and family vacations.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 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, 21 Feb. 2026
Despite no longer being a member of the royal family, Ferguson continued to co-parent with Andrew, including going on ski vacations with him and their daughters.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Short trips, vacations plus fun interactions with daily contacts will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Shared albums are especially useful for special events like vacations, reunions and bachelorette parties.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Careers and families took up their time and energy; vacations were for kids’ college tours or visiting relatives.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Even the brand’s beloved canvas travel bag is discounted, just in time for all of your spring vacations.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pack Them For Trips On family vacations, there never seems to be enough clothes hangers, especially at the beach where wet bathing suits and towels multiply every hour.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The photos included shots of Dane hugging each of his daughters, a birthday celebration, and family vacations.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 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, 21 Feb. 2026
Despite no longer being a member of the royal family, Ferguson continued to co-parent with Andrew, including going on ski vacations with him and their daughters.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Short trips, vacations plus fun interactions with daily contacts will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Shared albums are especially useful for special events like vacations, reunions and bachelorette parties.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Careers and families took up their time and energy; vacations were for kids’ college tours or visiting relatives.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Even the brand’s beloved canvas travel bag is discounted, just in time for all of your spring vacations.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
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These included pop-ups at the Cala Maka beach club in Italy’s Apulia region and in tony summer destination Forte dei Marmi last summer, in addition to a monthlong unit inside Milan’s Fondazione Adolfo Pini last December for the Christmas holidays.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rescues often happen at inconvenient hours, like after dark, or on weekends and holidays when more people are outside.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Glass jars full of tea leaves are arranged around the Kochi Cafe room.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beach vitex has small, round leaves and a smooth, leathery texture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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