lazying

present participle of lazy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazying
Verb
  • With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The extra-wide, contoured seat and tall backrest make lounging effortless, while the 450-pound weight capacity adds peace of mind.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
  • She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another image showed a photo of two people resting their feet on an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This risks one dish getting cold or resting too long while the other is cooking.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Whatever your candy preference, no one wants to spend the evening strolling barren streets hoping to find some goodies.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • After 10 minutes of strolling along paved pathways from the gate, the line of trees that marks the edge of the plateau comes into sight.
    Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Difficulty accelerating, misfiring, shuttering, and rough idling can indicate bad gasoline.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Shopkeepers lightheartedly gossip in rich drawling accents, and pickup trucks make up the majority of the vehicles idling at one of the few stoplights in town.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That’s what was bumming him out.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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