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recreational

[rek-ree-ey-shuh-nl] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
diverting
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ADJECTIVE
pleasurable
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Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Within the broader consumer discretionary sector, footwear stocks have been one of the weaker-performing groups, outperforming only recreational products, gaming, and tire-related names.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The tiny nudibranch measures less than three millimeters in length and was first spotted in 2019 by lead author Ho-Yeung Chan during a recreational dive.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Former diplomat KC Singh, however, said such clubs historically gave civil servants and military officers affordable recreational spaces despite modest government salaries.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The purpose is usually to promote recreational uses, even though the water must then be treated at some expense to make it fit for its intended use as drinking water.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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