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Recent Examples of recreational
The resolution proposes an annual observance from April 5 to April 9, encouraging governments to invest in sports, physical activity and recreational programs.
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Vivek Singh, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many recreational runners would be proud of that time.
—James Pikul, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
At these bacteria hotspots, the foundation consistently measured levels of high bacteria that exceeded state health standards for recreational waters, the report said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Today, more than 5% of the company’s revenue is derived from cannabis companies in the UK, which legalized medical marijuana in 2018, and Germany, which legalized medical use in 2017 and opened a limited recreational market in 2024.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Vivek Singh, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many recreational runners would be proud of that time.
—James Pikul, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
At these bacteria hotspots, the foundation consistently measured levels of high bacteria that exceeded state health standards for recreational waters, the report said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
Today, more than 5% of the company’s revenue is derived from cannabis companies in the UK, which legalized medical marijuana in 2018, and Germany, which legalized medical use in 2017 and opened a limited recreational market in 2024.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational
Adjective
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Arngrim is also an author, stand-up comic, podcaster, and cooking show host.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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That was a comic gold mine for us, as well as putting Carrie in a non-couple couple and then challenging even further the married couple of LTW and Herbert [played by Chris Jackson] by putting a handsome man across from her at work.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The second floor serves as the main entertaining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Sanders competing for time on the field will also be extremely entertaining.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In his feature debut, Dupont follows the two men with a sense of empathetic detachment and an appreciation for fine detail and humorous dialogue.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Popular posts might feature a photo with a humorous caption, an anonymous confession, or a detailed technical answer to a complex question.—
Dan Cody
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, historically, is already one of the most fun players to watch at KC’s practices.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The girls were so fun and full of life, and I got completely invested in their games.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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The unintentionally comical effect of that interview created an impression of a young player whose head was tethered to his shoulders with less than customary tightness.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region's case of mistaken identity inspired numerous comical comments on Facebook.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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As Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looped a single over the infield and into short right, the sublime gave way to ridiculous.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Doing that homage to Pacers legend Reggie Miller, author of the same antic in Madison Square Garden 30 years ago, was electric.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The antic good humor with which those humans under attack cope is admirable, but we’re reminded this is no joke when one employee’s visiting teenage son is killed.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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While there is something amusing about the sight of a bear climbing in like a person hitching a ride, the aftermath of a bear finding its way into your car is rarely a laughing matter.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The vibrant 90-minute play that kicked off La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025-26 season on Thursday night, is filled with funny lines, dancing, amusing characters and the joyful celebration of life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Recreational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreational. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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