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
AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Recreate the vacation vibe with J.Crew’s crocheted, fringed skirt, a simple tank top, and strappy heeled sandals.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The original film was produced by Martin Bregman, and starred Alda and Carol Burnett as a couple who vacation with their friends and get entangled in a comedy of errors.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Guests in these suites also have a butler for personalized service that complements their seaside vacation.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
Recreate the vacation vibe with J.Crew’s crocheted, fringed skirt, a simple tank top, and strappy heeled sandals.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Verb
The two stars vacationed with their kids at iconic U.S. theme parks.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The original film was produced by Martin Bregman, and starred Alda and Carol Burnett as a couple who vacation with their friends and get entangled in a comedy of errors.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacation
Noun
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Now three years into its existence, the ways to honor this federal holiday are evolving – especially given rapid challenges to civil rights, social justice and how diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being rolled back.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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From December’s average prices being close to $3 per gallon to rising to nearly $3.30 per gallon in the winter, fuel costs have increased and decreased many times since the Christmas holiday.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired, have left their jobs via deferred resignation programs, or have been placed on leave.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Groom all foliage plants to remove yellow leaves and declining stems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Vacation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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