as in holidaying
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacationing
Chelsea Hirsch, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Europe is an increasingly popular option for vacationing Americans.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Living or vacationing somewhere warm this winter?
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
The couple had been vacationing in Thailand for the holidays when the disaster hit.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The pair looked nice and cozy while vacationing in Miami.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
While vacationing with their pet, guests don't have to just book fun activities just for themselves anymore.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
This easy-to-carry, spacious carry-on backpack is one of the best travel hacks for vacationing without ever checking a bag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred when Harman was in China and his wife and children were vacationing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sources told the outlet that the couple broke up over Thanksgiving weekend while vacationing in Vail, Colorado.
—Chelsea Hirsch, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Europe is an increasingly popular option for vacationing Americans.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Living or vacationing somewhere warm this winter?
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
The couple had been vacationing in Thailand for the holidays when the disaster hit.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
The pair looked nice and cozy while vacationing in Miami.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
While vacationing with their pet, guests don't have to just book fun activities just for themselves anymore.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
This easy-to-carry, spacious carry-on backpack is one of the best travel hacks for vacationing without ever checking a bag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred when Harman was in China and his wife and children were vacationing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Vacationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacationing. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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