as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
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Recent Examples of lounge
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
One of Miller’s final solo shows before the surgery took place in October 2024 at Le Poisson Rouge, one of New York’s prominent live-music lounges, less than a mile from his teaching gig.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
The Lightweight Picks The call to be cozy while lounging without overheating is a tricky balancing act to master; enter, lighter-weight bathrobes in stretchy jersey, breathable linen, and crisp organic cotton.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Chinese take-out eatery included a dining area themed to look like a Tiki lounge with bamboo, oars, totems and puffer fish lamps.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
One of Miller’s final solo shows before the surgery took place in October 2024 at Le Poisson Rouge, one of New York’s prominent live-music lounges, less than a mile from his teaching gig.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Our editors wore them everywhere—working, lounging, running errands, and even traveling—and the best picks felt soft against skin, struck the right balance of structure and stretch, and held up to frequent washing.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
The Lightweight Picks The call to be cozy while lounging without overheating is a tricky balancing act to master; enter, lighter-weight bathrobes in stretchy jersey, breathable linen, and crisp organic cotton.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
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Because alcohol evaporates quickly, the couch should be dry in no time.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Then Celes, 4, a brindle mix of brown, black and white, joins in from the sofa.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Accommodations include deep soaking tubs, oversize beds, huge walk-in closets for storing bulky winter items, and sofas that convert to an extra bed for families or small groups.—
Adam H. Graham,
AFAR Media,
14 Oct. 2025
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Right guard Dominick Puni (knee) returned after missing Wednesday’s session, as did running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams who had that practice off to rest, as usual.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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City have four home games in this period, with a trip to Swansea in the Carabao Cup between Gameweek 9 and 10 being a natural opportunity for Pep Guardiola to rest some players.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Alabama gave Georgia its first home loss in six years with a 24-21 constriction; Oregon rode a pair of Moores (Dante and Dakorien) to bum out Happy Valley in extra time.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The boy band were basking in their 2008 reunion when Blue Bloods came along.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, Las Vegas finished its 2025 climb with a trophy in hand, basking in the view from the top of the WNBA.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled in order to set.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition, when the dough has time to chill, enzymes spring into action and develop more flavor.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Conrad is literally ready to skip his whole Brussels conference in order to laze around in bed with Belly for the next several days, but Belly has cold feet.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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