laze

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb laze differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of laze are idle, loaf, loll, and lounge. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is idle a more appropriate choice than laze?

The words idle and laze can be used in similar contexts, but idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When can loaf be used instead of laze?

The synonyms loaf and laze are sometimes interchangeable, but loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

When would loll be a good substitute for laze?

In some situations, the words loll and laze are roughly equivalent. However, loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

When is it sensible to use lounge instead of laze?

While in some cases nearly identical to laze, lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of laze About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025 Tule elk wander Point Reyes and elephant seals laze on its beaches. Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024 Visitors can laze on its sandy beaches, a rarity on the rocky Costa Brava shoreline, or explore its secret coves, which is best done by Llaüt, a traditional fishing boat, or on foot along the Cami de Ronda, a gorgeous coastal trail. Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024 The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laze
Verb
  • The group exchanged stories and lounged until 3 a.m. Jordan Collins bought a ticket for storytelling at Jai after hearing about it on Inm’s social media.
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
  • He could also be seen climbing and lounging in trees placed inside his room.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • That could change quickly once people start seeing others relaxing in the back seat, watching Netflix, while they’re stuck behind the wheel.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • In the video advertisement, Fox is seen relaxing in a bubble bath, her hair styled in a blond bouffant evocative of 1960s glamour.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Those beans are soaked overnight before being cooked and blended, placed on trays to chill for another 24 hours or so before other ingredients are added.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Churn the Ice Cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 20-25 minutes).
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Challenging the narrative Defense attorney Stuart Adelstein strolled over to the lectern, his eyes piercing the jurors just feet away from him.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • The Courant reported, in a story written in 1991, when the Pedlar approached its 100th anniversary, that the inn had seen many famous people stroll into its Victorian-style lobby and its dining room.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • It is now applied to anyone who has not visited the shower trailer and is desperately trying to bum a cig.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Grant invites Dina on the one-on-one, leaving the rest of the women feeling like this: Even though they’re bummed, the women keep their comments positive.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • An even larger group of sea lions is seen swimming or lolling on the beach at another site, Seal Bay on the island’s southeast coast.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Upon my arrival, the team is abuzz with excitement, having just spotted a sloth lolling through the trees by the restaurant.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In March, steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs idled its Dearborn operations, laying off 600, due to tariffs.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 7 May 2025
  • Stellantis has stopped making Chrysler minivans and Dodge muscle cars in Windsor, Ontario, for two weeks, idling about 3,200 of its employees.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • According to PitchBook, venture capital deals dawdled in 2024—fewer funding deals took place, but those that did tended to have higher valuations.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, season three of The White Lotus dawdles too long, trying to save too much of the good stuff for the end.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Laze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laze. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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