as in gymnasium
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 gym The gym was quiet, echoing only the squeal of sneakers and pounding of the basketball instead of the music and laughter that typically accompany a pregame training session. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025 Earbuds have a way of disappearing into couch cushions, gym bags, and the void. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025 There’s no gym equipment, massage tables, or beauty offerings at Remedy Place. Vogue, 3 June 2025 Second, the ability to reimburse gym membership costs tax-free essentially equates to a price decrease for consumers, which could reduce churn rates. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gym
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gymnasium
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  • Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
  • Wednesdays after school, club members receive dryland instruction in Mount Carmel’s gymnasium.
    Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025

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