as in holidays
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 rests
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacations
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Fielding said cruise vacations remain as safe as other types of travel when passengers follow health guidance and stay aware of official updates.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Customers could rent these vehicles for weddings, business meetings, vacations, celebrity appearances, music videos, or luxury road trips.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Unplugged travel — vacations built around locking up your phone and stepping away from screens — is reshaping how people book time off, and high-end resorts are racing to meet the demand.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Now those passions are driving where people book their vacations.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
An outdoor heated pool beckons during the warmer months of the year, and the resort’s Leatherstocking Golf Course has offered a scenic waterfront spot for golf vacations since the resort first opened in 1909.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Crafted from breathable European linen, this mini dress is a smart choice for my beach vacations.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Fielding said cruise vacations remain as safe as other types of travel when passengers follow health guidance and stay aware of official updates.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Customers could rent these vehicles for weddings, business meetings, vacations, celebrity appearances, music videos, or luxury road trips.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Unplugged travel — vacations built around locking up your phone and stepping away from screens — is reshaping how people book time off, and high-end resorts are racing to meet the demand.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Now those passions are driving where people book their vacations.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
An outdoor heated pool beckons during the warmer months of the year, and the resort’s Leatherstocking Golf Course has offered a scenic waterfront spot for golf vacations since the resort first opened in 1909.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Verb
Then again, my mother-in-law still vacations with my husband’s ex, so maybe my boundaries are all screwy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
Noun
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The mall fixture has a secretly amazing sale section, especially during holidays.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Here’s what some ski resorts throughout Northern California plan to do while temperatures are up through the summer, including some that coincide with the Father’s Day and July 4 holidays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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If Hethington can source the preferred barramundi, look for the green-fig-leaves fish roast.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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