as in gymnasiums
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights
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Recent Examples of gyms
Nobody—gyms included—will adopt new platforms unless ROI is proven.
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Hamid Farooqui, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The expansion happening in San Francisco’s climbing gyms mirrors patterns worldwide.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The program is available at gyms at Texas Health Resources campuses in Dallas and Hurst-Euless-Bedford, in addition to Southwest Fort Worth.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Some gyms also have the devices on hand for their patrons to use.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The cross-pollination between gyms like this and the world of online masculinity is strong.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The earliest that any of the five gyms, including Municipal, could come online would be 2027, Hodge estimated.
—Rose Evans
updated September 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
In February of this year, Nielsen expanded its OOH coverage from 66% of all markets to a full 100%, an upgrade that allows the ratings service to measure audiences in bars, restaurants, gyms and pretty much anywhere else fans gather to watch sports.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Through this approach, Active Clubs have built a transnational network of echo chambers, recruitment pipelines and paramilitary-style training in parks and gyms.
—Art Jipson, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Hamid Farooqui, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The expansion happening in San Francisco’s climbing gyms mirrors patterns worldwide.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The program is available at gyms at Texas Health Resources campuses in Dallas and Hurst-Euless-Bedford, in addition to Southwest Fort Worth.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Some gyms also have the devices on hand for their patrons to use.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The cross-pollination between gyms like this and the world of online masculinity is strong.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The earliest that any of the five gyms, including Municipal, could come online would be 2027, Hodge estimated.
—Rose Evans
updated September 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
In February of this year, Nielsen expanded its OOH coverage from 66% of all markets to a full 100%, an upgrade that allows the ratings service to measure audiences in bars, restaurants, gyms and pretty much anywhere else fans gather to watch sports.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Through this approach, Active Clubs have built a transnational network of echo chambers, recruitment pipelines and paramilitary-style training in parks and gyms.
—Art Jipson, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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