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goldbrick

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verb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goldbrick
Verb
  • The graduate is not only bummed about the sister’s absence.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Everyone — from those actually paying to the ones still bumming a log-in — wants to know how Netflix and other streaming services’ crackdowns on password sharing affect them.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Two tourists visiting London for the first time hang around just because an excited-looking crowd has gathered.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
  • Many players on the Queen City’s NBA team were hanging around while NBA Draft prospects worked out.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Likewise, Reuben’s increasing respect for Xavier, who turns out to have more going for him than his flaky slacker demeanor might indicate.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
  • Creators Michael Jacobs and April Kelly imbued endless love into the life story of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage): a witty neurotic who grew from a slacker sixth grader into a full-on family man across the series seven seasons and 158 episodes on ABC.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • Buyers’ expertise is accelerating while most sellers are still idling.
    Aman Rangrass, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Goldbrick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goldbrick. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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