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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
Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Notably, researchers have already discussed how their findings could benefit other properties, from the NFL to local parks and recreation departments.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Photo : Billy Krueger Situated along Nebraska’s North Platte River, Sheep Creek Farm and Hunt, listed for $8.75 million, comprises more than 1,000 acres for both agriculture and recreation.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
According to the findings, 85 percent of residents in Thousand Oaks live within 10 minutes of a park, while a whopping 37 percent of land in the city is used for parks and recreation.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Galipeau testified that Allen was allowed to shower three times a week, was provided three sets of clothing, had access to tablets and was allowed recreation time five days a week in an indoor room.
—Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Notably, researchers have already discussed how their findings could benefit other properties, from the NFL to local parks and recreation departments.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Photo : Billy Krueger Situated along Nebraska’s North Platte River, Sheep Creek Farm and Hunt, listed for $8.75 million, comprises more than 1,000 acres for both agriculture and recreation.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
According to the findings, 85 percent of residents in Thousand Oaks live within 10 minutes of a park, while a whopping 37 percent of land in the city is used for parks and recreation.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Recreation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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