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noun

as in resting

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazing
  1. resting
  2. lounging
  3. napping
  4. loafing
  5. dozing
  6. relaxing
  7. snoozing
  8. strolling
Noun
  • Many believe the photo was taken in the Althorp Estate gardens, Diana’s final resting place.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of resting
Verb
  • The beach was packed, many vacationers lounging near the turquoise waters when the drone slammed into the white sand and burst into a fireball.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The 59-year-old actress posed topless while lounging by the pool during her Fiji Islands getaway with Van Hunt.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lounging
Noun
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
  • Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 July 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
  • Potassium helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel walls and helping the body clear out excess sodium.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The South is rich in relaxing beach towns, but, according to Michael Linder, general manager of The Mills House in Charleston, there’s one in particular that stands out.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxing
Noun
  • With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
  • The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Definition of snoozing
Verb
  • For gardens, Shosei-en is a quiet surprise so close to Kyoto Station that most visitors walk right past it, a strolling garden of ponds, bridges, and teahouses that makes a perfect first or last stop in the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Definition of strolling

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