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
In fact, this property has one of the most outstanding hotel gyms in town.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Chuze will open gyms in Mira Mesa and North County Mall in Escondido early next year.
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Hang Nguyen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
Hundreds of courts are springing up everywhere – at gyms, municipal leisure centers, old warehouses, and new developments.
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Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Boutiques started from a smaller base than traditional gyms but now account for more than 35% of total industry revenue, according to IHRSA data reported by Forbes.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Mat pilates is the budget alternative, running roughly $20 to $35 per drop-in and widely available at commercial gyms.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
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Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The events give youth amateur boxers from the city's 22 boxing gyms a chance to show their skills in a competitive atmosphere.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Many gyms across the country prefer IPTA, like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym and many more.
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David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Chuze will open gyms in Mira Mesa and North County Mall in Escondido early next year.
—
Hang Nguyen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
Hundreds of courts are springing up everywhere – at gyms, municipal leisure centers, old warehouses, and new developments.
—
Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Boutiques started from a smaller base than traditional gyms but now account for more than 35% of total industry revenue, according to IHRSA data reported by Forbes.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Mat pilates is the budget alternative, running roughly $20 to $35 per drop-in and widely available at commercial gyms.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Informal Beyblade battles are popping up in strangest of places, with players huddling in parks, gyms and shopping malls.
—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The events give youth amateur boxers from the city's 22 boxing gyms a chance to show their skills in a competitive atmosphere.
—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Many gyms across the country prefer IPTA, like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym and many more.
—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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