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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It was accompanied by flowers in the design of Minnie Mouse, all the way to her final resting place.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The exhaustion was already setting in last year when thieves broke into the property, taking and damaging more than a dozen headstones from the graveyard, which is the final resting place for hundreds of veterans, including several Union soldiers from the Civil War.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cushions are firm but still super comfortable, making the sectional perfect for lounging.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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These palazzo pants are great for long travel days, hanging out by the pool, and lounging in your hotel room at night.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 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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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Key Takeaways Sourdough bread contains peptides that might help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Lazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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