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recreationally

American  
[rek-ree-ay-shuhn-uh-lee] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən ə li /

adverb

  1. for the purpose of recreation; for enjoyment and relaxation.


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Social media is a colosseum of the recreationally offended, and the quickest way to get attention is to be mean and crude.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The study focused on recreationally active adults cycling at high intensity while listening to music they personally chose.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026

It promises accessible, affordable preparation for new and current gun owners who want to protect their families or to hunt and shoot recreationally.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2025

Over the years, he’s swam and biked recreationally, and enjoys walking and dancing at parties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

He was a scuba diver, both professionally and recreationally.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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