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goldbricking

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verb

present participle of goldbrick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goldbricking
Verb
  • 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
  • The seat backs are slightly curved for comfortable lounging, while the black aluminum frame adds a sleek and modern feel to the design.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For travel or lounging, pull on the Stanpetix Sweatpants Joggers that feel buttery soft and stretchy.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.
    Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • That’s what was bumming him out.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Then mix in the signs of grieving—lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, destructive behavior—that, when left untreated, can lead to health complications.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
  • My friend points to her husband’s lethargy as a sign of illness, though neither of them detected it at the time.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days might have officially wrapped up, but a few headphone and earbud deals are still hanging around.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess were also hanging around backstage during the show.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Choose a hanging basket that’s at least 12 inches wide, and display in full sun.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The six-foot tree features 1,471 branches to create a fluffy, vibrant green centerpiece that’s perfect for hanging ornaments.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Goldbricking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goldbricking. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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