GOLDBRICKING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

goldbricking 1 of 2

noun

as in loafing

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goldbricking

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verb

present participle of goldbrick

as in idling

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Noun

The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026

Definition of loafing

Verb

Video of the confrontation appears to show Nelson idling in a snowy strip mall parking lot in his gray Dodge Ram when another driver in an even larger pickup pulls in beside him.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
One aspect that contributed to the gridlock was a number of Waymo's self-driving robotaxis idling on the road as traffic officials tried to remedy the halt in traffic.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of idling

Noun

Dotted with palm trees, the wraparound yard hosts a large swimming pool with a Baja shelf and a spillover spa, along with several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
These jelly slides are perfect for beach days, poolside lounging, and everyday wear.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

Definition of lounging

Noun

The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.

— Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.

— Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025

Definition of lolling

Verb

This time the shark is hanging around for a month in familiar waters.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Grow Naturally Repellent Plants There are many plants that function as natural mosquito repellents and having them in your garden can really help to lessen the presence of mosquitoes and deter them from hanging around.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026

Definition of hanging around

Noun

Anaplasmosis symptoms can be similar to those of Lyme disease, including fever, headache, fatigue, lethargy, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
More severe signs of heat stroke include lethargy, weakness, the loss of the ability to stand, confusion, loss of coordination, vomiting and diarrhea.

— Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of lethargy

Verb

One notable exception was our guide for the nature walk and hanging bridges hike, who was knowledgeable and friendly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Especially in containers and hanging baskets, regular fertilizing is essential for keeping petunias blooming and vigorous all summer long.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

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