as in resting
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as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
the kind of sultry August day that makes you want to do nothing but laze
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Recent Examples of lazing
Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazing
Noun
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As the sun set on Valentine’s Day, Suzanne Somers’ widower, Alan Hamel, made a secret visit to her final resting place near Palm Springs.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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From there, the church served as a resting point for many on an often-multi-state journey to freedom.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Benedict, a diva, is preparing to soak away his troubles in a bath, lounging about in his robe and period-appropriate underwear.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other slides in the carousel showed bouquets of flowers, lacy pink bras on hangers, a model freeing the nipple in a sheer lace top and matching skirt, bras in multiple color ways, and another model lounging in a chocolate-brown bra and underwear set.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.—
P. Daniel Patterson,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some travelers love vacations that involve doing absolutely nothing—trips where lounging by the beach or pool, napping, reading, or going for a light swim are the most rigorous activities on the agenda.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The company boasts short wait times, one-on-one time with physicians and a relaxing environment including large, private rooms with baths and televisions, and catered meals.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Keep your pup calm with this relaxing sound machine.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Just picture strolling down the street to Lakewood Elementary School to pick up your kids and their friends for a playdate at your transitional, 4,454-square-foot residence.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The pair were often seen strolling New York City together, riding bikes in Central Park and dancing in their underwear.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Lazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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