as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
a six-month membership in a health spa with the specific purpose of losing weight
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Recent Examples of spa
There's also five restaurants, Cartier and Chanel boutiques, and a spa on board.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 10 July 2025
Police: Mother was at medical spa while boys were in hot car
At approximately 5 p.m. on June 29, police received a call about an unresponsive child in Bakersfield, located around 110 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to the police report.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Take part in racquet programs, including tennis, padel, and pickleball, then spend time in the five-star spa to unwind.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The iconic property provides a classic New England coastal resort experience—motorboat cruises, croquet, lobster boils—and some of the state’s finest dining, guest accommodations, and spa facilities.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 10 July 2025
Police: Mother was at medical spa while boys were in hot car
At approximately 5 p.m. on June 29, police received a call about an unresponsive child in Bakersfield, located around 110 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to the police report.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Take part in racquet programs, including tennis, padel, and pickleball, then spend time in the five-star spa to unwind.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The iconic property provides a classic New England coastal resort experience—motorboat cruises, croquet, lobster boils—and some of the state’s finest dining, guest accommodations, and spa facilities.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spa
Noun
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For those who prefer to stay active in other ways, there is hiking, biking, archery lessons, bocce, and pickleball, as well as a modern fitness center equipped with all the gym necessities.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Amenities: Private transfers, 24-hour room service, 24-hour reception, restaurants and cafes, spa, gym Editor’s tip: Be sure to visit the Japanese-Mexican tea room Matcha Saloon by La Macaria for a morning matcha and pastry.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has completed a project adding new bleachers to its gymnasium. . .—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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“Spa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spa. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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