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Recent Examples of recreational
Extensive research led Scott to uncover numerous parties in Rialto involving the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Dancing with others also builds a connection with other people who are enjoying the same music and who are part of the same social or recreational event.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
The commercial season traditionally starts Nov. 15, and the recreational season typically begins earlier than that.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The outlet also reported that the Bad Boy records CEO and his fellow inmates will still be able to take part in some recreational activities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Dancing with others also builds a connection with other people who are enjoying the same music and who are part of the same social or recreational event.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
The commercial season traditionally starts Nov. 15, and the recreational season typically begins earlier than that.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The outlet also reported that the Bad Boy records CEO and his fellow inmates will still be able to take part in some recreational activities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a comic run that was published in the mid and late 2010s, writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini took the character of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, away from his crime roots and put him deep into the Marvel Universe on a mission of revenge.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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Given how their seasons started, Iowa State and Miami aren’t thrilled to be in this spot — but the Pop-Tarts Bowl is at least one of the more entertaining postseason options.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The last two weeks of 2024 are chock full of entertaining opportunities.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, Meredith’s attempt to fit in with the Stones causes numerous challenges, leading to humorous and touching moments as family dynamics unravel.JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Supercharge The Broth This is where things get really fun.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Your hungers could include anything from more career visibility and recognition to more fun, travel, adventure, connection, community, or even rest.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The comical basketball geniuses, The Harlem Globetrotters, have ways of getting the ball through the hoop that probably never occurred to you.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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At long last, the Browns have made the switch at quarterback, replacing the comical Jameis Winston with the non-entity Dorian Thompson-Robinson.Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Ex-Net poured in 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting in the period (3-of-3 from deep), including a ridiculous heat-check from the Fiserv Forum logo that put Milwaukee up 38-31 with 8:01 left in the half.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Snell recovered from a brutal start to his time in San Francisco, likely influenced by his late signing, to turn in another ridiculous second half.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some are lush; others have an antic hint of Roz Chast’s cartoons in The New Yorker.Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s latest antic ahead of the U.S. election month is accusing the U.K.’s ruling Labour Party of meddling.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 23 Oct. 2024
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The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Navy and Oklahoma meeting in the Armed Forces Bowl is an amusing contrast of programs.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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