IDLED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

idled

verb

past tense of idle

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 The Brampton Assembly Plant, which was previously slated to build the Jeep Compass before Stellantis moved the product out of Canada in 2025 to avoid tariffs, has been idled since 2023. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Across the city and the country, declining attendance has idled many religious buildings, often leading to conversions. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The Finnish material technology company said initial test runs at its Woodspin demonstration plant in Jyväskylä returned production volumes and fiber quality to the levels achieved before the facility was idled. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 When a power outage knocked out a third of San Francisco’s traffic lights last December, at least 60 Waymos abruptly idled mid-road, causing severe gridlock and delays. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 The former home of Belden had a commercial use in recent years and idled for six years before being acquired by his group. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 The slowdown also idled, at least temporarily, about 1,500 workers at the Bally’s Chicago site this week. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The Dolphins hope Willis still can become a late bloomer a la Sam Darnold, who struggled and idled early in his career, made his first Pro Bowl at Willis’ age and won a Super Bowl with Seattle last season. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 The sheer number of ships − study authors cite at least 1,500 vessels − idled near the trade route and the length of time involved are just the beginning. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

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During virtual meetings, Brower and Simone, who are in their mid-30s, appeared on screen while Primrose lounged on their shoulders or heads.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
In another photo, the 21-year-old model lounged on the floor with her head propped on one hand while wearing a pair of pastel blue heels and a cream cardigan.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lounged

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But, lucky for anyone who dawdled, many of the deals are still active.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2026
Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.

— Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025

Definition of dawdled

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Just three days after surgery to remove one of his kidneys, Miller slowly strolled right in — cane in hand — and took a seat with Council, firing off jokes without missing a beat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Fresh off a meeting, Zach Harrison strolled through the Falcons’ locker room and felt his phone buzz.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of strolled

Verb

Don’t get too warm, though Although staying warm is essential — things like fingers don’t work as efficiently when chilled — don’t overdo it.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
During the hearing, ABC’s attorney, Beth Wilkinson, told the judge that urgent action is needed because the regulatory threats have chilled the network’s speech.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of chilled

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There is plenty of Division I college talent sprinkled all over this game and both teams should be well rested after the district’s off week last week.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the death penalty trial of 42-year-old Alberto Sierra.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rested

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Sony Pictures Classics picked up worldwide rights during the festival, and the film has since played Toronto’s Discovery program.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, the defense hasn’t played all that well, and the offense hasn’t been much better.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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