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Recent Examples of recreational
Major League Fishing said in a statement that a boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held on Lewis Smith Lake, a popular recreational destination about 70 miles north of Birmingham.
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CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Alfredo Sosa/Staff The approximately 209-kilometer (130-mile) route, done in large part on dirt roads, is demanding for recreational cyclists like me.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
The invitational is a three-day competition held annually at the popular recreational destination in Cullman, in which professional anglers vie for up to $115,000 in prizes, as well as a spot in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship held in September.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Málaga, on Costa del Sol, has a similar law against public tinkling, in addition to rules banning such recreational activities as juggling a soccer ball or playing paddle tennis during peak summer months.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Alfredo Sosa/Staff The approximately 209-kilometer (130-mile) route, done in large part on dirt roads, is demanding for recreational cyclists like me.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025
The invitational is a three-day competition held annually at the popular recreational destination in Cullman, in which professional anglers vie for up to $115,000 in prizes, as well as a spot in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship held in September.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Málaga, on Costa del Sol, has a similar law against public tinkling, in addition to rules banning such recreational activities as juggling a soccer ball or playing paddle tennis during peak summer months.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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Connecticut productions of this comic drama are special because the film starred Connecticut icon Katharine Hepburn.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Beautiful glassware/barware and accessories for a table or entertaining space are still strong sellers.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Stratton has noticeably regressed as WWE Women’s Champion after a very entertaining run as Ms. Money in the Bank.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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There were humorous moments amid the writers’ accounts of tragedy.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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When the slasher eventually appears, stealing the group’s car before murdering them with a humorous bluntness, there is also a real atmosphere of dread.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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There have been some first-quarter flurries from Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and even former Wolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns that are fun in the moment.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yet, beyond the almost comical disclosures, one of the least memorable lines was also the most enlightening — and highlights why, despite Howe being absent for a fortnight after contracting pneumonia, Tindall has been able to seamlessly step up and take charge of first-team matters in his absence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This comical scene, shared to TikTok (@nikkisndsn), has racked up more than 4.7 million views in just three days (April 20).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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But while the Gemstones themselves have embraced Kelvin and his coming out, the rest of the world — particularly rival preacher Vance Simkins (Stephen Dorff), Kelvin’s competition for the ridiculous title of Top Christ-Following Man — is more critical.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the video, Colbert and Cumming embody billionaires, with the lyrics taking aim at the ridiculous obsessions of the wealthy.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Thus begins an exhausting, antic season of searching.—
Alexandra Tanner,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The son is his father’s fiendish double, an antic, self-loathing imp who, loudly proclaiming his adoration of Eli-Leizer, makes a mockery of him.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Also amusing is Fiona Glascott as Lady Violet, an old acquaintance of Sherlock’s who specializes officially in schooling young ladies like Clara to join British high society and unofficially in casting her imperious judgment everywhere.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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