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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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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
James Edward Mills, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
The idea of putting the sunflowers on display came about when researching Lenexa’s City of Festivals exhibit, said Ashley Nguyen, recreation supervisor of history at the city of Lenexa’s Parks & Recreation Department.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
The new plan created more stable heights for the reservoirs so Canada can restore the ecosystems along the shores, and create better recreation.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The brand combines state-of-the-art technology with the mindfulness of traditional Asian healing practices, offering a blend of wellness and recreation that resonates with both older and younger generations.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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After two decades as a journalist with a specialty in outdoor recreation, that’s the question I am most often asked.
—James Edward Mills, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
The idea of putting the sunflowers on display came about when researching Lenexa’s City of Festivals exhibit, said Ashley Nguyen, recreation supervisor of history at the city of Lenexa’s Parks & Recreation Department.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
The new plan created more stable heights for the reservoirs so Canada can restore the ecosystems along the shores, and create better recreation.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The brand combines state-of-the-art technology with the mindfulness of traditional Asian healing practices, offering a blend of wellness and recreation that resonates with both older and younger generations.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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