as in holiday
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
area schools are on vacation that week in February so local ski resorts do a booming business
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as in to holiday
to take or spend a vacation
hoping to vacation in Spain this summer
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Recent Examples of vacation
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Conor Bugbee, 32, was vacationing with his family at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe when the sunny afternoon quickly turned.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Noun
The actress, who is on vacation in Sardinia, has delighted her 571K followers on Instagram by proudly displaying her collection of bikinis while beating the heat with pals.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Some also left amazed that the deadliest day on Tahoe in recent memory was not even deadlier — and took it as a reminder of boating precautions, as visitors descend for Fourth of July weekend at the Sierra vacation destination.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
Have many of the folks who once vacationed in Ocean City found new vacation meccas?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
Conor Bugbee, 32, was vacationing with his family at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe when the sunny afternoon quickly turned.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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Store hours vary by location, so check with your local store regarding its specific holiday hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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In economic news, the drop in unemployment was unexpected good news, as is the price of gas, which will please holiday travelers.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Wiggle the rhizomes apart, keeping as many leaves intact on their rhizomes as possible. After separating the tangle of rhizomes, sort through them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Say the weekend prior to the final weekend prior to the All-Star break.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Live With Kelly & Mark took a temporary break from morning TV spiciness to douse the flames of their typically steamy 9 a.m. passions with the tears of longtime producer Michael Gelman.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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