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
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Whether investing in therapy, hiring personal trainers, taking solo vacations, pursuing preventative healthcare, or exploring cosmetic treatments, many are redefining what self-care actually means.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But their summer break still gives them a break from each other – and time to take vacations or teach a class, sometimes far from DC.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
With holiday gatherings, vacations and summer events in full swing, this is one of the retailer's biggest seasonal promotions, so be sure to stock up before popular sizes and styles sell out.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
And as the rise of multi-generational travel and longevity travel intersect, more resorts are making wellness vacations a family affair, with programming for all ages.
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Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Images emerged of him on other luxury vacations, including an all-cash trip to Aruba.
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Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
According to one board member, the district has been paying for its employees to go to out-of-district professional development conferences that are essentially vacations.
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Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Whether investing in therapy, hiring personal trainers, taking solo vacations, pursuing preventative healthcare, or exploring cosmetic treatments, many are redefining what self-care actually means.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But their summer break still gives them a break from each other – and time to take vacations or teach a class, sometimes far from DC.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
With holiday gatherings, vacations and summer events in full swing, this is one of the retailer's biggest seasonal promotions, so be sure to stock up before popular sizes and styles sell out.
—
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
And as the rise of multi-generational travel and longevity travel intersect, more resorts are making wellness vacations a family affair, with programming for all ages.
—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Images emerged of him on other luxury vacations, including an all-cash trip to Aruba.
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Clara Preve,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
According to one board member, the district has been paying for its employees to go to out-of-district professional development conferences that are essentially vacations.
—
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Many Amazon reviewers, especially moms, say this set is their favorite for working from home, going to their kids' games, and vacations.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Verb
Then again, my mother-in-law still vacations with my husband’s ex, so maybe my boundaries are all screwy.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacations
Noun
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Priority Mail Express is available 365 days a year, including federal holidays.
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That’s why there are trash days, which are holidays where the city doesn’t collect trash and recycling, and pickup is usually delayed by one day for the rest of the week.
Noun
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
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“Vacations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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