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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
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The county said in a press release that several recreation centers and homeless shelters will provide day services during the heatwave to help people get indoors and avoid potential illness.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
In Disclosure Day, this manifests itself in a third act that at times feels like a cinematic therapy session, as the characters all converge toward the physical re-creation of a past Daniel and Margaret have forgotten.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Noun
On the ride, vessels named Nautilus and Skipjack, visited a recreation of the lost city of Atlantis.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The county said in a press release that several recreation centers and homeless shelters will provide day services during the heatwave to help people get indoors and avoid potential illness.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
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The park, for instance, has built a 30-foot-long re-creation of SoFi Stadium, and elsewhere has created brick versions of a host of soccer stars.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
In Disclosure Day, this manifests itself in a third act that at times feels like a cinematic therapy session, as the characters all converge toward the physical re-creation of a past Daniel and Margaret have forgotten.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreation
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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Pillars of Greek culture, like an open-air cinema and taverna-inspired dining, anchor the experience, which also offers a standalone spa plus fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna and outdoor yoga deck for extra relaxation.
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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Knoebels was named America’s best amusement and water park for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, which is based on reviews.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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By 2014, the Army Corps of Engineers declared its intent to remove the mural with no immediate plans for restoration.
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Butler was one of several key women in the history of environmental restoration who took advantage of the fact that botany was not entirely restricted to men—though this also meant that it was denigrated as a feminine pastime.
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Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park, Oak Tree Mountain.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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Theaters were there for us as an affordable diversion during the Great Depression and World War II, and more recently have been a haven for anyone needing air conditioning or a popcorn bucket.
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Supporters of the diversion program say that the program has had reasonable levels of success in California.
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During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.
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Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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