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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 re-creation
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the French Broad has evolved from a source of industry, with paper mills and coal plants along its corridor, to more of a source of recreation.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
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His split noggin bobs in a direct re-creation of the way the show once depicted Hussein, underlining a link between the two figures.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
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An additional $400,000 is being provided by the city’s park dwelling fund, a pool of money collected from fees paid by housing developers and earmarked for parks and recreation projects.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In recent years, the French Broad has evolved from a source of industry, with paper mills and coal plants along its corridor, to more of a source of recreation.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Re-creation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/re-creation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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