as in lounged
to spend time doing nothing
she likes to idle during the summer and recharge herself for the fall semester we idled away the evening relaxing around the campfire
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Recent Examples of idled
And in Michigan, Cliffs owns and operates the Tilden Mine near Ishpeming and the adjacent Empire Mine, which has been idled since 2016.
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Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
In practice, though, the production rate fell well below the ceiling last year as the company contended with investigations and a machinists’ strike that idled factories for almost eight weeks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The company idled operations on the blast furnace, the basic oxygen furnace steel shop and continuous casting, blaming a weak auto market for the decision to idle.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The number-crunching bureau at the Labor Department is one of many government agencies idled by the shutdown.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
While the site is idled, Olsen said, workers receive their normal paychecks, and some have undergone training to learn new skills.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Engines idled as people abandoned their vehicles to take videos.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement Wednesday marks the first return for NASCAR to the Joliet track since it was idled in 2019.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Two live roaches idled at the front counter shelves that held the napkins while two dead comrades lay in the lobby.
—David J. Neal
updated August 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
In practice, though, the production rate fell well below the ceiling last year as the company contended with investigations and a machinists’ strike that idled factories for almost eight weeks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The company idled operations on the blast furnace, the basic oxygen furnace steel shop and continuous casting, blaming a weak auto market for the decision to idle.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The number-crunching bureau at the Labor Department is one of many government agencies idled by the shutdown.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
While the site is idled, Olsen said, workers receive their normal paychecks, and some have undergone training to learn new skills.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Engines idled as people abandoned their vehicles to take videos.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The announcement Wednesday marks the first return for NASCAR to the Joliet track since it was idled in 2019.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Two live roaches idled at the front counter shelves that held the napkins while two dead comrades lay in the lobby.
—David J. Neal
updated August 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idled
Verb
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In that pic, Fletcher lounged on the end, giving a thumbs up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the action took place, the fashionable crowd lounged on the beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, grazing on the pies and taking pictures of the sea.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Less than two hours before the Raptors were scheduled to begin their home season with a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Darko Rajaković strolled into a small room adjacent to the team’s locker room, as usual.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, April 3, Carey and Monroe strolled into the room while Moroccan was live on the streaming platform Twitch for about 10 minutes playing video games with friends.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fava snuffled and dawdled and took her own sweet time up the sidewalk.—
Dan Kois,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Serve chilled over ice and enjoy!—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled in order to set.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lane’s defense rested at trial without presenting any witnesses.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Few experiences rival the calm satisfaction of falling asleep easily and waking up feeling fully rested.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Temperatures rose above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, air conditioners droned, and power cuts followed.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cast has remained famously close over the years, notably coming together to pay tribute to the late Bob Saget, who played core character Danny Tanner, following his death in 2022.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to his obituary, Funkhouser was born an Air Force brat in Michigan and played football in high school.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ted, Janey and I lolled on an old carpet in the back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Idled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idled. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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