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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Southwest has been under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which took a stake in the airline and won board seats last year, to raise revenue to better compete with rivals that have premium seats, lounges and international networks.
—Leslie Josephs,michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
With over 70 beaches—the most of any Greek island—Milos is a destination for those seeking lackadaisical days spent lounging in and out of cerulean waters.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Earlier this month, for example, a $45 million mansion popped up with a safe room, a secret cigar lounge, and a massage suite.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Southwest has been under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which took a stake in the airline and won board seats last year, to raise revenue to better compete with rivals that have premium seats, lounges and international networks.
—Leslie Josephs,michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
In sandals and shorts, lounging at a … Continue reading Laura Washington: Summer street festivals have fallen victim to commercialization.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
With over 70 beaches—the most of any Greek island—Milos is a destination for those seeking lackadaisical days spent lounging in and out of cerulean waters.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
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At their playdate, the dogs' owners set them on the couch together.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Investigators found that multiple fires had been intentionally set throughout the house, one on the couch in the living room, one on a chair in an upstairs bedroom and one at the center of the bed in another upstairs bedroom, police said.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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The Private Office is also a comfortable space to relax, spread out and inspire creativity.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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All but one can accommodate up to two people, while Suite 1 has a queen sofa pullout and can sleep four guests.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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That chintz sofa that James Mackie was concocting for me!—
Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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The student's friends took her to a nearby apartment to rest after the fall, not realizing the severity of her injuries.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Here are six appealing hotels for families looking for a fun and stylish place in Paris to rest their heads.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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Clyde has said that he’ll be devastated to leave his playoff booth duties behind, and local Knicks supporters who hang on his every word for six months each year are equally bummed at the prospect.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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If you’re bummed out that your hot, famous wife makes a lot of money at work, that sounds like a personal problem to me!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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As summer approaches, the quest for the perfect beer to sip while basking in the sun begins.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Let the mask sit for 10 to 20 minutes to let all that essence soak in and prepare yourself to bask in your new glow.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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And just days ago, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in a blatant effort to chill and intimidate.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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His across-the-board tariffs have halted a decades-long march toward free trade and open markets, driving up prices, paralyzing investors, chilling consumers and triggering a dangerous trade war with China.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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