1
as in idle
not easily aroused to action or work
the lazy dog just wanted to lie on the couch all day and sleep
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2
as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention
that cookbook author can be lazy about giving cooking times and temperatures
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as in to bum
to spend time doing nothing
a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch
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lazy people
lazy days
a lazy evaluation
a sloppy evaluation
an imprecise evaluation
a poor evaluation
an insufficient evaluation
an inefficient evaluation
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Recent Examples of lazy
Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
RuPaul wants a Drag Superstar, not an ordinary girl who gets lazy and gets bored.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Jack Sparks, aquatics director for the city, said Black Bob Bay’s water park typically draws the biggest crowds with its lazy river, rock wall and high dive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Some argued that this is standard gentle parenting, while others believed that parents are too lazy to follow through with demands.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
Lee Summit has the R-7 Aquatic Center for lap swimmers and Summit Waves for water slides, lazy rivers, and more.
—Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
RuPaul wants a Drag Superstar, not an ordinary girl who gets lazy and gets bored.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Jack Sparks, aquatics director for the city, said Black Bob Bay’s water park typically draws the biggest crowds with its lazy river, rock wall and high dive.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
Some argued that this is standard gentle parenting, while others believed that parents are too lazy to follow through with demands.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazy
Adjective
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So, out of the $403 million payroll, $93.75 million worth of pitchers are idle (not counting Ohtani).—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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Built for Efficiency: Save Smarter, Live Freer The Apex 300 leads the class in power efficiency, sipping just 20W in idle mode—ideal for stretching backup runtime.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, using the FWC’s report on the crash, prosecutors initially charged Pino with only three counts of misdemeanor careless boating.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Everyone — from those actually paying to the ones still bumming a log-in — wants to know how Netflix and other streaming services’ crackdowns on password sharing affect them.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Fans who hoped to see them on the red carpet at last week’s Met Gala were bummed.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, what was once a sleepy and steady sector of the US economy is starting to become much more dynamic.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The queen, who is currently competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, is near-singlehandedly turning the All Stars franchise from a sleepy series to a must-watch by playing the game strategically and having fun doing it.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Attendees will learn about what constitutes neglect, abuse and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as how to report an abusive or neglectful situation.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Disorganized behavior: Mary/Jone refuses to eat with her/his family or have a bath, which may reflect disorganized or neglectful behavior.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the dog lazed in the dirt in Shelby Park, one guardsman ruminated about new missions to alleviate the boredom.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With the use of additional biomarkers and prostate MRI, the diagnosis of men with prostate cancer is more precise and avoids the detection of low-risk indolent prostate cancer and rather focuses on the early detection and effective treatment of more clinically risky prostate cancer.—
Franklin D Gaylis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Also, small, indolent prostate cancer is extremely common as men age, but rarely advances to serious disease.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Journalists who disagree with Trump have been called out by name and attacked in an effort to chill speech and discourage opposition.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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According to the brand, the cooler can hold up to 40 cans and keep them chilled for up to 12 hours.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Lazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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