as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch
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Plus, save on stretchy leggings and wide-leg lounge pants, which are both great for traveling, lounging, and running errands.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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Brewers fans are resting their lungs to yell at Counsell, while Cubs fans are taking out small-business loans to afford tickets and beer at a Wrigley Field playoff game.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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This elusive mammal was spotted resting by the Godavari River, confirming its presence in the area despite previous anecdotal reports.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Users can ask for playlists to match specific moods, like study focus, workout energy, or relaxing evening, and Spotify will surface the most fitting options.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock is just $24, perfect for relaxing under the trees after a day of exploring.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Spend your days leaf peeping on a scenic drive, hiking to waterfalls tucked deep in the woods, strolling through quaint downtowns, and sitting down for dinner next to a crackling fireplace at the end of it all.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s what was bumming him out.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Lazying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazying. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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