LAZIES Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

lazies

verb

present tense third-person singular of lazy

as in bums

to spend time doing nothing a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch

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Critical thinking really bums them out.

— Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of bums

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This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.

— Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of chills

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But the White House later denied this, telling the outlet that no such approval is required or granted and that release timing rests entirely with companies.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
In fact, nearly 80% of the the agency’s funding goes toward these collaborations to produce critical data that the entire public health system rests on.

— John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of rests

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But Koreeda dawdles over all that without ever finding much dramatic nuance, making for a dullish midsection.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of dawdles

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Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Definition of messes

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Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
My mornings began with iced coffee walks along the shore, and afternoons unfolded between beach reads, bike rides, and sunset strolls through town.

— Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

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