as in slugs
a lazy person
she regretted ever asking that layabout to be her roommate, as he created the mess of two people and refused to help with anything
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Recent Examples of layabouts
Not surprisingly, some colonists preferred to be layabouts.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layabouts
Noun
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Later, a pair of slugs that help the seed cross an arid landscape, like camels in the desert, glisten vividly.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2025
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The good news is that researchers at Oregon State University2 have found that coffee is effective in getting rid of slugs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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Among the changes, the department has expanded its use of drones to monitor large brush fires, allowing crews to better detect lingering heat or embers that could reignite.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In one such attack last week, Moscow launched 242 drones, 14 ballistic missiles and 22 cruise missiles against multiple cities in a single night, targeting civilian energy infrastructure and leaving hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power and heating.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of my prompts on the app detailed my phobia of snails in detail.—
Isoke Atiba,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take respectful photos and use your Pocket Guide to identify common species like tidepool sculpin or turban snails.—
Lillie Mulligan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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Cole Haan Grand City Platform Oxford Derby These Oxford shoes from Cole Haan are like loafers, sneakers…and heels!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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These mid-rise jeans come in a jet-black wash and wide-leg silhouette that works with virtually any shoe, from loafers to slipper sandals.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Layabouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layabouts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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