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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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Recent Examples of recreation
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
San José, the Costa Rican capital, in all its throughways and recreation spots, transforms into an emotional terrain through which all the existential torpor and dislocation reverberate.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite things about life in general is this idea of change and this idea of re-creation and every day is an opportunity to do something a little bit different.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
If summer signals miles-long runs and outdoor recreations, the Cloudrunner 2 Sneakers will integrate seamlessly into your warm-weather plans.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
San José, the Costa Rican capital, in all its throughways and recreation spots, transforms into an emotional terrain through which all the existential torpor and dislocation reverberate.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Noun
The tools for virtual-reality re-creation already exist, so the difficult part is getting the Titanic details right, DeWinkeleer says.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite things about life in general is this idea of change and this idea of re-creation and every day is an opportunity to do something a little bit different.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreation
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Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This allows the brain to shift out of constant decision-making mode and into relaxation mode.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Fiesta Texas in San Antonio Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is both an amusement and water park, featuring thrilling roller coasters and rides for kids.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Families can enjoy boardwalk amusements in Old Orchard Beach, vintage arcades in York, and water parks in Saco.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Chinese officials have called for a restoration of shipping through the critical channel off the Iranian coast.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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York University did not respond to requests for comment about its restoration of staff members’ roles.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The fun continues with a trip to London, where the Commanders will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to develop a sense of unflappability through any potential diversion, according to the person, while also staying spontaneous enough that the performance doesn’t become robotic.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One other person allegedly involved in the shooting, Justin Johnson’s brother Jemarcus Johnson, previously pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact and sentenced to six years of diversion and community service.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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Allin, showing his guts, kept his pursuit of glory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Certainly like Trump in his first race for the presidency, Pratt is upping his brand (and book sales) in the process of his electoral pursuits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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