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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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Some of it is theater for the recreationally offended.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 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

For the last eight years he’s played recreationally in the Soldiers, a team that’s part of the Pacific Coast Baseball League.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 2025

He was a scuba diver, both professionally and recreationally.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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