as in gymnasiums
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 gyms
More than a quarter of American men joined orders like the Knights of Pythias, and gyms grew in popularity.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Part of what emerges there as a kind of money-making venture, are boxing gyms, among other things.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Not to mention, at least in my case, winter is kept busy with trips to warm gyms for basketball games, whereas March heralds the spring sports season, the return of outdoor sports and bracing against the elements at baseball games.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Or even smalltown high school gyms.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
According to documents shared with the city, the warehouse will include holding areas, gyms and recreational spaces, courtroom facilities, intake areas, cafeterias, laundry facilities, on-site health services and a gun range.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
How gyms are adapting Gyms are clearing out some of their cardio equipment to make way for more weight racks, according to Petrzela.
—Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026
Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Part of what emerges there as a kind of money-making venture, are boxing gyms, among other things.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Not to mention, at least in my case, winter is kept busy with trips to warm gyms for basketball games, whereas March heralds the spring sports season, the return of outdoor sports and bracing against the elements at baseball games.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Or even smalltown high school gyms.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
According to documents shared with the city, the warehouse will include holding areas, gyms and recreational spaces, courtroom facilities, intake areas, cafeterias, laundry facilities, on-site health services and a gun range.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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From Fayetteville gymnasiums to professional courts in Rwanda, Canada and now China — and soon back to a Charlotte stage — Cole continues to remind North Carolinians that one of their own never stops reaching.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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