as in holiday
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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as in to holiday
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacation
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The winner gets bragging rights and a five-star family vacation paid for by the loser.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Co-owners can vacation for eight to twelve weeks per year in the properties, depending on the location and season.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The couple has continued to co-parent together, spending a European vacation with their daughters in 2022 and hanging out in Mexico the following year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The winner gets bragging rights and a five-star family vacation paid for by the loser.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
An Illinois deputy was recently killed by a stray bullet while vacationing on the islands.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Co-owners can vacation for eight to twelve weeks per year in the properties, depending on the location and season.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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The cherished Russian folk festival has its origins in an ancient Slavic holiday marking the end of winter and spring's arrival.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Have a lovely week and for those of you heading into Spring Break, enjoy your holiday!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These easy-going plants are known for adding architectural interest to a home with their striking leaves.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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While rhubarb stalks are edible, the leaves are toxic and should never be consumed.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Harden was purposeful with his play in going 14-for-24 from the field, six-for-13 from three-point range and 16-for-20 from the free-throw line for a Clippers team that has been in a tailspin since the All-Star break.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Seeing its initial advantage on the boards evaporate, UConn went into the break trailing, 37-33.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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