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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
  • Trusting Kanan, Raq visits Stefano in one part of New York while Kanan visits his late Uncle Marvin’s last resting place in another.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The final resting place of SpaceX's moon-smashing rocket has been found.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of resting
Verb
  • This two-piece set was particularly designed for lounging and getting things done alike.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Guests can spot her prints while lounging outside, sip cocktails created for the occasion, and shop for clothes that suit their trip.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lounging
Noun
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 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
  • Flip up the recliner-style side extension, and the wraparound seat becomes more of a chaise lounge for kicking up one's feet and relaxing away an evening at camp.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, there’s magnesium, a mineral known for calming the nervous system and relaxing muscles.
    — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 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
  • And over the course of the last four days, Storrie and Williams have been spotted not once, not twice, but three times, each time strolling casually on the streets of that fair Canadian city.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Other shots show the pair holding hands while strolling through the garden, posing by a statue and sitting together under a weeping willow tree.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of strolling

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“Lazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazing. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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