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Verb
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025 -
She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No lounging at their summer homes and not even much sleeping in.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upper deck cockpit is outfitted with sofas for sky-high lounging, while the sundeck is set up for dining underneath the expansive hardtop.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The transcripts moved with her, idling among her papers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Difficulty accelerating, misfiring, shuttering, and rough idling can indicate bad gasoline.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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That’s what was bumming him out.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If your lethargy or lack of desire to see people lingers for more than a few days, talking to someone is probably a good idea.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
29 Oct. 2025
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The signs of bird flu in dogs and cats include fever, lethargy, low appetite, red or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, coughing or sneezing, difficulty breathing and neurologic signs such as tremors, seizures, incoordination or blindness, according to the AVMA.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The set didn’t start until ten o’clock, so Nat was still hanging around as Nina and I were heading out for a bite nearby.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, The Stranger is still hanging around the house, potentially making the noises Sarah heard.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the emotional moment, Parsons was easy to see on the field, on both knees, looking deep in prayer with his head hanging down and his eyes closed.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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With its numerous terraces and hanging gardens, the house flows organically down the slope to the scenic Pittwater waterway, creating a perfect harmony with the surrounding mature trees and natural shrubbery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Goldbricking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goldbricking. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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