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as in recreation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
what do people in this jerkwater town do for relaxation?
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2
as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
Practicing relaxation techniques is one way to manage your stress and lower your blood pressure levels.6
Deep breathing exercises can help calm your body.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Spending time together in nature has been found to enhance a sense of unity within families, while also offering a sense of relaxation and enjoyment.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Named one of 2025’s best places to retire, this is a destination that’s all about relaxation—lounging on the beach, golfing, taking a leisurely bike ride, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park, which sits directly to the north.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Spending time together in nature has been found to enhance a sense of unity within families, while also offering a sense of relaxation and enjoyment.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Named one of 2025’s best places to retire, this is a destination that’s all about relaxation—lounging on the beach, golfing, taking a leisurely bike ride, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park, which sits directly to the north.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
Noun
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The department is currently conducting a study to identify gaps for recreation centers.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Despite the heavy news of Combs' fate and the confines behind bars, Combs and Mangione have access to the same holiday recreation as every other federal inmate: Spades card games, dominos, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a soccer match in the small rec yard.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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The Sixth, as the regiment was known, had experienced many months of warfare, and the men were ready for some rest.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Make fun of the obsessiveness of Method Acting all you like, but Phoenix’s performance in Eddington is unlike any other in his career.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Have fun piecing together loose, seasonal arrangements in mason jars or vintage pitchers.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Some private operators in the space distinguish themselves by not only providing flights, but a full itinerary for leisure travel that includes hotel reservations, hard-to-book restaurant hot spots, and excursions.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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This information including any specific securities mentioned is for educational, entertainment and illustrative purposes only and not a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any individual security.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Food trucks, chef demonstrations, live entertainment and educational programming from community partners are some of the activities offered.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lucia Pham Amazon Prime Day sales are timed for early summer—the time of enjoyment.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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At one point, the support bars bowed inward and the whole chair collapsed toward the ground—much to my friend’s amusement.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But this new version of Krypto is both very powerful and very rambunctious, and Superman has trouble training him, much to the amusement of Superman’s peers like Batman.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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