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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
decided to take a bike tour of the island for recreation and relaxation
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2
as in entertainment
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
bowling is great recreation on a rainy afternoon
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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
water parks have become a significant part of the recreation business
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as in sport
an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
as with other men of his class and income, his principal recreations were polo and yachting
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as in restoration
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Recent Examples of recreation
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to transform a prime piece of riverfront land near Belle Isle into a WNBA practice facility and youth recreation center as part of his quest to return the expanding league to the city.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Alternating between vivid dream-like recreations of Martin’s past and present-day interviews with the charismatic survivor, the film effectively conveys Martin’s extraordinary journey—an emotional roller coaster ride of heartbreak and triumph.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Visitation, recreation and education are not allowed at the mega-prison, says Bukele, who has shared numerous other videos of how roughly prisoners are treated.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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In the City of San Diego, libraries, recreation centers, pools and administrative offices will be closed.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to transform a prime piece of riverfront land near Belle Isle into a WNBA practice facility and youth recreation center as part of his quest to return the expanding league to the city.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
Alternating between vivid dream-like recreations of Martin’s past and present-day interviews with the charismatic survivor, the film effectively conveys Martin’s extraordinary journey—an emotional roller coaster ride of heartbreak and triumph.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Visitation, recreation and education are not allowed at the mega-prison, says Bukele, who has shared numerous other videos of how roughly prisoners are treated.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recreation
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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