as in gymnasium
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights
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Recent Examples of gym
The big wooden letters were placed next to the school gym for all of the Rancho Santa Fe School District community to see.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
During the day, the property has a plethora of nooks in which to escape, from quiet decks tucked under trees or on the water, plus a wild beach, a yoga deck, and an outdoor gym.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The station will feature a two-bay ambulance garage, public restrooms, and a second-floor crew space with a lounge, kitchenette, showers and a gym to support EMS personnel.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Another clause in the budget as passed would allow health savings account money to be used to pay for gym membership, capped at $500 a year per person and $1,000 per family.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
During the day, the property has a plethora of nooks in which to escape, from quiet decks tucked under trees or on the water, plus a wild beach, a yoga deck, and an outdoor gym.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The station will feature a two-bay ambulance garage, public restrooms, and a second-floor crew space with a lounge, kitchenette, showers and a gym to support EMS personnel.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Another clause in the budget as passed would allow health savings account money to be used to pay for gym membership, capped at $500 a year per person and $1,000 per family.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for gym
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gym
gymnasium
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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