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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
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
The temporary home of South Korea’s first president has been preserved along with exhibits of historical photos of wartime life, a recreation of a refugee’s shanty, and an outdoor school.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Why Coconino County is a top vacation home spot?
Coconino County has long been an outdoorsy paradise, with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing and sightseeing.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
For her recreation, Roan maintained the integrity of the source material, bravely committing to the bit as purple icy sludge sails into view from off camera and splashes her in the face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers a blend of outdoor recreation and many urban amenities.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
The temporary home of South Korea’s first president has been preserved along with exhibits of historical photos of wartime life, a recreation of a refugee’s shanty, and an outdoor school.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Here are some of the best cities to live in
Why Coconino County is a top vacation home spot?
Coconino County has long been an outdoorsy paradise, with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing and sightseeing.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
For her recreation, Roan maintained the integrity of the source material, bravely committing to the bit as purple icy sludge sails into view from off camera and splashes her in the face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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