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
Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
The long list of contents inside the bag include everything from luxury vacations — such an a group trip to Ibiza and an Arctic villa getaway with views of the Northern Lights — to beauty treatments including body‑sculpting liposuction and a smile makeover from Beverly Hills Dental Arts.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump has restarted his affordability tour across the nation, but rising gas prices undercut his messaging as the weather is beginning to warm up, and the public looks to travel for vacations.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
The ongoing crisis has raised questions for many people with existing travel plans or looking ahead to summer vacations, business trips or essential journeys.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
By lowering the barriers around storage and transport, the 2XL targets the growing segment of people who want to sail on vacations and weekends without the logistical overhead of a conventional boat.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Another stunning strapless find, this polka dot maxi dress is about to be your go-to for vacations, weddings, dinner parties, and everything in between.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Lopez is known to be very close with her kids, often going on family vacations or attending Broadway shows with Emme and twin brother Max.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
These aren’t features giving you the best road trips to take this summer, or the intel on the top running vacations.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
The long list of contents inside the bag include everything from luxury vacations — such an a group trip to Ibiza and an Arctic villa getaway with views of the Northern Lights — to beauty treatments including body‑sculpting liposuction and a smile makeover from Beverly Hills Dental Arts.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Trump has restarted his affordability tour across the nation, but rising gas prices undercut his messaging as the weather is beginning to warm up, and the public looks to travel for vacations.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
The ongoing crisis has raised questions for many people with existing travel plans or looking ahead to summer vacations, business trips or essential journeys.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
By lowering the barriers around storage and transport, the 2XL targets the growing segment of people who want to sail on vacations and weekends without the logistical overhead of a conventional boat.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Another stunning strapless find, this polka dot maxi dress is about to be your go-to for vacations, weddings, dinner parties, and everything in between.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Lopez is known to be very close with her kids, often going on family vacations or attending Broadway shows with Emme and twin brother Max.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
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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 19 Mar. 2026.
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