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
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The prestige pass takes all that and adds preferred parking, VIP lounge access and preferred perks.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Dual skylights allow natural light to seamlessly pour into the kitchen, where the island with a stove sits next to casual eating and lounging areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Noun
The facilities at the training ground have been improved, with the focus on promoting a sense of togetherness, with the cafeteria and players’ lounge having been revamped to create a space where players can be together before and after training.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025
The prestige pass takes all that and adds preferred parking, VIP lounge access and preferred perks.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Verb
My two favorite ways to spend a vacation are indulging in endless wellness experiences and lounging by a beautiful beach.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Dual skylights allow natural light to seamlessly pour into the kitchen, where the island with a stove sits next to casual eating and lounging areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
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If the pee is on a material like a carpet, rug, couch or mattress, blot away the excess liquid before going in with your urine-enzyme spray.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Sitting on the couch with his older brother Dominic, he was hooked.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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First, around 2019, Beijing began relaxing its attitude toward Pyongyang.—
ANDREI LANKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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For now, McKinstry has plans to relax on a lake with his agent in the Pacific Northwest.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Best Target Patio Furniture and Decor Fourth of July Sales Target’s Fourth of July sale has everything needed to transform outdoor spaces into cozy hideaways, like chaise lounge chairs, an outdoor sofa, and this planter with a trellis for hanging plants.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The courthouse in Alpine is lined with fixtures that mitigates light pollution, murals off that city's main thoroughfare depict wildlife resting in the comfort of a dark sky.—
Carlos Morales,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Are you bummed to see Farmhouse Fixer leave the network’s lineup?—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
26 June 2025
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The graduate is not only bummed about the sister’s absence.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Just days prior, Austinites were basking in pool-worthy sunshine and prime tanning conditions.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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For now, Netflix is staying quiet, basking instead in what one imagines as the pink glow of Season 3’s soaring viewership stats.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The deli restaurant and its nearby Scoop Deck, a place people went for ice cream, have been go-to destinations for people refueling after a jaunt around the harbor, to meet friends, hold business meetings or a place to chill.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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This pasta salad makes full use of summer produce and is best served chilled.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The researchers observed that this particular population of orangutans also build slightly simpler nests for daytime naps, in contrast to other groups which frequently just laze on bare branches.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
25 June 2025
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The 576-square-foot gem is perfect for wading, doing morning laps, or just lazing alongside with a good book.—
Matthew Monagan,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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