as in lazied
to spend time doing nothing
spent most of the summer just bumming around the house
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Recent Examples of bummed
Rittenhouse admits to initially being bummed out to not be the murderer, only to quickly come around to preferring this outcome.
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Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
Headed to the mountains for the holidays and bummed about the slow progression of the snowpack?
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Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Dec. 2025
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bummed
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
Headed to the mountains for the holidays and bummed about the slow progression of the snowpack?
—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Dec. 2025
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bummed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bummed
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Shake vigorously until chilled.
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Make sure the wine is chilled before blending so the drink stays cold longer.
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But, lucky for anyone who dawdled, many of the deals are still active.
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Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.
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The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
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Restrictions on cleats were relaxed, so players could put social justice messages on them.
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Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun.
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Instead of bathing in a sanitizing solution when not in use, the wet wiping clothes rested on a food prep table.
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And they’ll be rested for the first time in years.
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The May 23 rainout in New York that messed with their vibe.
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Rocky was not to be messed with.
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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The rivalry is so intense that overnight in Mexico, fans played instruments, sang, and made as much noise as possible outside the Ecuador team hotel to deprive the squad of sleep.
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In the living room, a tabby cat with a clipped ear lounged on a velvet couch, her front paws propping open an illustrated catalogue of military aircraft.
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The couple giggled between kisses and lounged on a red-and-white picnic blanket while overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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“Bummed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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