1
as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The expert also suggested trying relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises and other activities.
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
San Diego emerged as the ultimate destination for relaxation.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and practicing relaxation techniques before bed can be helpful, Salas said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Melatonin may help with sleep onset, while CBD can support relaxation, stress reduction, and uninterrupted sleep.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
San Diego emerged as the ultimate destination for relaxation.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and practicing relaxation techniques before bed can be helpful, Salas said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Melatonin may help with sleep onset, while CBD can support relaxation, stress reduction, and uninterrupted sleep.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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As with most of Hedley’s designs, the 75 percent scale recreation can actually be driven.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the experiment has endured through the decades, spawning movies, books, television episodes, and recreations.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team’s breakthrough rests on a new solid electrolyte.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek Contributors Debate Have a great rest of your week!—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ototo is a popular brand of clever everyday kitchen tools, utensils, and gadgets that resemble animals, characters, and other shapes, and its top-selling Spaghetti Spoon is a favorite among customers for its fun design and multi-purpose functions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nelly‘s Apple Bottoms and Bubly teamed up for a fashionable collaboration feuled by nostalgic fun and seasonal joy.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Conventional ideas of leisure are sins; the unconventional is redemptive.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The city is also home to several major travel and leisure companies like Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Darden Restaurants, and Universal.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The move, prompted by backlash from affiliate owners and FCC pressure, has sparked outrage across the entertainment industry.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, however, Biglari’s criticism of Cracker Barrel was reignited after the company’s $133 million investment in Punch Bowl Social, a bar and entertainment concept, in 2019, failed during the pandemic.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This should look like living your values (such as honesty, vulnerability, respect, enjoyment, curiosity, tenacity, risk-taking and learning from mistakes) every single day.—
Bill Flederbach,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For example, the concept of nuisance, which has a long history in common law, protects the use and enjoyment of residents’ homes from indirect harms.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vanna White, the show's longtime letter turner, responded, prompting some amusement from both Seacrest and Ault.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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