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
But for now, idled IRS workers aren’t applying thumbscrews to taxpayers.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
And in Michigan, Cliffs owns and operates the Tilden Mine near Ishpeming and the adjacent Empire Mine, which has been idled since 2016.
—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
John Seiler, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
And in Michigan, Cliffs owns and operates the Tilden Mine near Ishpeming and the adjacent Empire Mine, which has been idled since 2016.
—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
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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After the players strolled onto the field through an opening in center field, rapper Ice Cube, a huge Dodger fan, drove a vintage blue Chevy convertible containing the World Series trophy.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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On a recent Friday night, families strolled through an outdoor carnival, eating ice cream, while children rode amusement rides.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 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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They can be forced indoors if they are chilled 10 weeks prior.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Toda chilled, resting, passing time on her cellphone.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After tightly squeezing, Erika moved her hand to the back of JD's head, and his hands briefly rested on her waist.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fibonacci’s new world rested on objective, quantifiable value and empiricism — a novel and fundamental concept.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 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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There were rows of records, stacks of photos and the original Midnite Jamboree stage where legends like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks once played.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the iconic film, Spacek — who stars in the new film Die, My Love — played the title character, a misfit high schooler.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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