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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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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
meditating in a state of total relaxation
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Recent Examples of relaxation
The resort’s seven freshwater pools, including the infinity pool which seems to merge with the ocean, offer stunning settings for pre-wedding gatherings or post-ceremony relaxation for the guests.
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Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This hormone plays a crucial role in controlling the contraction and relaxation of our muscles, as well as regulating our blood flow, helping to reverse the dangerous symptoms of anaphylaxis.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
His next project through March For Our Lives will likely be implementing a mental wellness initiative to bring peace and relaxation days to communities dealing with gun violence by offering yoga, meditation and other stress-reducing activities.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Our days continued to be a mix of activity and relaxation, often starting with yoga, followed by a weightlifting class or bike ride in the afternoon.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This hormone plays a crucial role in controlling the contraction and relaxation of our muscles, as well as regulating our blood flow, helping to reverse the dangerous symptoms of anaphylaxis.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
His next project through March For Our Lives will likely be implementing a mental wellness initiative to bring peace and relaxation days to communities dealing with gun violence by offering yoga, meditation and other stress-reducing activities.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Our days continued to be a mix of activity and relaxation, often starting with yoga, followed by a weightlifting class or bike ride in the afternoon.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxation
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Themes highlighted in the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway could include agriculture, outdoor recreation, Indigenous stories, natural resources and music, according to the proposal.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Donaldson's content went viral several times after 2019, including the real-life recreation of Squid Game with a $456,000 prize for the winner in 2021.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Their resting metabolism will be low, since little muscle is present to burn calories at rest.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Will Xi Jinping offer Trump a deal to let China militarize the whole South China Sea, and later digest Taiwan at leisure?Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 straddles the line between productivity and leisure.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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President-Elect Donald Trump tapped as his top education leader a wrestling entertainment executive whose mission is to eliminate her own job.Christopher R. Marsicano, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The woman, Felicity Irvine, shared a candid video of her amusement after learning what had really caught her partner's eye to TikTok on October 16.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Along the way, he’s been writing: plays, screenplays, silly songs for his private amusement, and humor pieces for McSweeney’s and The New Yorker.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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