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
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Part of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is a tale of two vacations destinations.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Lofoten receives a large share of its visitors during a short summer season, especially in July, when Norwegian school vacations overlap with international demand.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Besides going to Taylor Swift concerts and taking picturesque family vacations to Italy, Charlotte’s hit Tinseltown with her mom.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Daily gratuities, drink-package service charges, specialty dining fees and other automatic add-ons have become a flashpoint for travelers who say cruise vacations are being advertised one way, yet priced another.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Anrabess Flowy Tiered Maxi Dress Ideal for beach vacations and city trips alike, style this with white sneakers, espadrilles, or sandals to create vacation looks for any occasion.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Its sinking fund feature helps users set savings goals for different life events, such as emergencies or vacations, and track their progress toward meeting them.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The nostalgic photos featured moments from their beachside ceremony, vacations, holidays, and more.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
When the boys were younger, family vacations included camping, hiking and biking, or climbing mountains in Colorado and other parts of the country.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Part of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is a tale of two vacations destinations.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Lofoten receives a large share of its visitors during a short summer season, especially in July, when Norwegian school vacations overlap with international demand.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Besides going to Taylor Swift concerts and taking picturesque family vacations to Italy, Charlotte’s hit Tinseltown with her mom.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Daily gratuities, drink-package service charges, specialty dining fees and other automatic add-ons have become a flashpoint for travelers who say cruise vacations are being advertised one way, yet priced another.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Anrabess Flowy Tiered Maxi Dress Ideal for beach vacations and city trips alike, style this with white sneakers, espadrilles, or sandals to create vacation looks for any occasion.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Its sinking fund feature helps users set savings goals for different life events, such as emergencies or vacations, and track their progress toward meeting them.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The nostalgic photos featured moments from their beachside ceremony, vacations, holidays, and more.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
Then again, my mother-in-law still vacations with my husband’s ex, so maybe my boundaries are all screwy.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
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This Father's Day, like most holidays since his sons recovered, Kim Humphrey's family will be together.
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They were simply removed from the list of fee-free holidays at national parks.
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Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
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Standing water, rain, pollen, and leaves can also leave their mark, and debris can build up in pits, cracks, and pores.
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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