as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
While Bieber was spotted in New York earlier in the week wearing The Row’s leather loafers, the City flip-flop has become her go-to footwear for casual looks, extending the traditional beachwear trend well into the fall.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Be sure to snag them today for fall and winter outfits, or shop more Quince loafers below.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Toss it over leggings for errands, or style it with jeans, a belt, and loafers for something more polished.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Wear them with a graphic T-shirt, a crewneck sweater, and comfortable loafers for a stylish, high-low mix.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Grayson appeared in court wearing a navy blue suit, a striped tie, loafers and glasses.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Be sure to snag them today for fall and winter outfits, or shop more Quince loafers below.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Toss it over leggings for errands, or style it with jeans, a belt, and loafers for something more polished.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Wear them with a graphic T-shirt, a crewneck sweater, and comfortable loafers for a stylish, high-low mix.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Grayson appeared in court wearing a navy blue suit, a striped tie, loafers and glasses.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
To make this update easy, Nordstrom Rack dropped prices on hundreds of sneakers, sandals, loafers, and heels ahead of spring, and the best deals are up to 79 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Produced in India, the collection features boots, loafers, mary janes and more.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
With everything from refined fisherman sandals and opera pumps to raffia loafers and classic Chelsea boots, there is truly something to suit any style.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafers
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Daylilies are sometimes plagued by pests like thrips, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles, and spider mites.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The latest sightings come as Europe is on high alert after recent incursions by drones and aircraft into NATO airspace.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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This will reduce the number of snails and other pests that overwinter nearby and feed on your plants in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sturdy cloches can keep slugs, snails, and many other pests from feeding on veggies, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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With both travel and programming budgets under pressure, all markets have to make a strong case to get buyer and seller bums on seats (or, more accurately, into screening booths and meeting rooms).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ndiaye aside, Everton have long lacked bums-off-seats kinds of players.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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