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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
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.
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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
Be sure to also get out at the cozy bothy (cottage) deep in the forest for a few minutes of relaxation and a dram of whisky.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The cream can also help relieve sore muscles and is a natural, drug-free option for pain and relaxation.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
Be sure to also get out at the cozy bothy (cottage) deep in the forest for a few minutes of relaxation and a dram of whisky.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The cream can also help relieve sore muscles and is a natural, drug-free option for pain and relaxation.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 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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The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 9,900 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sara Blakely, the brain behind Spanx and worth $1.3 billion, knows the value of a good night's rest.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some commenters have chosen to poke fun at the dog's unbothered attitude, and link it to his breed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bey was clearly poking fun at fans thirsty for visuals for both Cowboy Carter and Renaissance.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 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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This decline is attributed to lower revenues from entertainment offerings and food, beverage, and merchandise sales.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This is a show with a major Hollywood star in Colin Farrell and, more importantly, a major entertainment brand in DC comics, the success of which is quite important to David Zaslav and Warner Bros.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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All of this is to say—with a little bit of amusement and a lot of (virtuous!) empathy—that humans respond to tragedy personally.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
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City of Shanghai from its own resources will offer 500 million yuan in vouchers for people to use on dining, and amusements.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Relaxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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