as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium
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Recent Examples of gymnasium
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Saturday, June 7 WHERE: Lauderdale Lakes Middle School gymnasium, 3911 NW 30th Ave.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Athletic facilities include two baseball fields, a football stadium, a soccer field, multiple basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool and a large gymnasium.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has completed a project adding new bleachers to its gymnasium. . .
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Saturday, June 7 WHERE: Lauderdale Lakes Middle School gymnasium, 3911 NW 30th Ave.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Athletic facilities include two baseball fields, a football stadium, a soccer field, multiple basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool and a large gymnasium.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has completed a project adding new bleachers to its gymnasium. . .
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasium
gym
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This will also eliminate the need to add a separate workout bench to your home gym.—
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Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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The Solstice is one of Dr. Perez’s go-to shoes even beyond the gym.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
25 July 2025
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“Gymnasium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasium. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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