LAZING Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

lazing 1 of 2

noun

as in resting

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lazing

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verb

present participle of laze

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

Verb

The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable. — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026 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

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Noun

La Recoleta Cemetery is the final resting place for dozens of Argentine presidents, as well as Nobel laureates and cultural figures.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Keep your dog’s favorite resting spot odor-free with these simple washing tips.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of resting

Verb

There are also three on-site dipping pools ranging in temperature, perfect for lounging about and taking in the sights of the nearby Looking Glass Arch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
On October 12, however, the model took to Instagram to share photos of herself lounging in a white robe at a spa with a huge diamond ring on her left ring finger, adding fuel to the ongoing internet frenzy.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of lounging

Noun

The research team stressed that looking at daytime napping habits gives a much clearer picture of overall health than looking at nighttime sleep alone.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Exercise and napping produced similar memory performance benefits, but through different neural processes.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of napping

Verb

Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
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

Definition of loafing

Noun

Also noted, snoring and unintentional daytime dozing appeared to have no effect on brain aging.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of dozing

Verb

The rooftop pool, complete with the aforementioned views, is perfect for relaxing after a busy day on your feet.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
What to do nearby Just around 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Château Élan is a great place for locals looking for a kid-friendly staycation or those who want to spend some time relaxing outside of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relaxing

Noun

Once the snoozing raccoon had been removed from the cage, the team realized that whatever was sticking out of her face was also sticking out the back of her head.

— Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2026
Limit Caffeeine, Alcohol and Heavy Meals Both can cause fragmented snoozing.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of snoozing

Verb

Okeadu slid to the ground with a thud, his head lolling strangely, with sharp, anguished sounds rising from his body.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.

— Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026

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