as in gymnasium
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights
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Recent Examples of gym
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation.
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Sarah Liese,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Wright goes to the gym every day, and like most people, sometimes isn’t in the mood.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Phase two, a three-story addition to the existing building, will take 12 to 18 months to complete and include an indoor gym and more therapy spaces in addition to the psychiatric residential treatment beds.
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Laura Horne
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation.
—
Sarah Liese,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Wright goes to the gym every day, and like most people, sometimes isn’t in the mood.
—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Phase two, a three-story addition to the existing building, will take 12 to 18 months to complete and include an indoor gym and more therapy spaces in addition to the psychiatric residential treatment beds.
—
Laura Horne
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gym
gymnasium
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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The modern word most likely derives from the Greek Cynosarges, a temple of Heracles (better known as the Roman Hercules) that also served as a public gymnasium.
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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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