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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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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
And while their first born, Luna takes after her cheeky mom (see her accidental recreation of Teigen's famous meme face), the other three — Miles, 6, Esti, 19 months and Wren, 14 months — are Legend's miniature twins.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The wildfires that tore through Pacific Palisades and other parts of L.A. this month have damaged or destroyed about $350 million in city infrastructure, including streetlights, recreation centers and a library that burned down, according to a city report.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Ninety-eight percent of the purchase price of a duck stamp goes directly to acquire and protect wetlands, to help purify water, aid in flood control, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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As the owners of the park and the pole, the city of San Diego agreed to the placement, with rental revenue going to the city and indirectly supporting the parks and recreation department.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
And while their first born, Luna takes after her cheeky mom (see her accidental recreation of Teigen's famous meme face), the other three — Miles, 6, Esti, 19 months and Wren, 14 months — are Legend's miniature twins.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The wildfires that tore through Pacific Palisades and other parts of L.A. this month have damaged or destroyed about $350 million in city infrastructure, including streetlights, recreation centers and a library that burned down, according to a city report.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Ninety-eight percent of the purchase price of a duck stamp goes directly to acquire and protect wetlands, to help purify water, aid in flood control, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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