as in slugs
a lazy person
an incorrigible loafer who never accomplished anything
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Recent Examples of loafers
With granny shorts, these soft loafers create a relaxed put still put-together look that’s ideal for those who love a classic vibe with a trendy twist.
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René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
Best of all, the midi’s length works with virtually any kind of shoe—from loafers to soft ballet flats to heeled flip-flops.
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Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For a polished look, pair this jacket style with coordinating lug sole loafers or other matching footwear.
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Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The mom-to-be looked ultra-chic in a sleeveless mini and white loafers while out and about in New York on April 16.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Softness extends also in shoes, particularly in the unlined loafers at Church’s and Santoni.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
Best of all, the midi’s length works with virtually any kind of shoe—from loafers to soft ballet flats to heeled flip-flops.
—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
For a polished look, pair this jacket style with coordinating lug sole loafers or other matching footwear.
—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
The mom-to-be looked ultra-chic in a sleeveless mini and white loafers while out and about in New York on April 16.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Softness extends also in shoes, particularly in the unlined loafers at Church’s and Santoni.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafers
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While cabbage is susceptible to pests, surrounding it with chives effectively deters unwanted visitors such as aphids, cabbage moths, flea beetles, and slugs.
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Watch for Summer Pests Check leaves and leaf axils weekly for mealybugs, aphids, and slugs.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Docked drones started flying, repeating missions on their own, producing a fresh 3D model, ready for the crew stand-up each morning.
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Coffee grounds are also often used to deter slugs and snails, reduce weeds without chemicals, and even repel neighborhood strays.
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Slugs and Snails Slugs and snails feed at night on damp areas of your tomato plant, chewing holes in leaves and fruit.
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.
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And typically, Wegmann added, those units are occupied by productive, working adults, not layabouts or career criminals leeching off the system, as the old narrative goes.
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As the story begins, Mary and Boo are neighbors, unemployed millennial layabouts who rarely leave their rooms.
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Housing prices and rents are inflated by restrictive zoning laws, union work and pay scale mandates, excessive building codes and environmental requirements, litigation and planning process delays, anti-landlord policies that favor deadbeats and squatters, and the list goes on.
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Housing prices and rents are inflated by restrictive zoning laws, union work and pay scale mandates, excessive building codes and environmental requirements, litigation and planning process delays, anti-landlord policies that favor deadbeats and squatters, and the list goes on.
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France, who are aiming to reach their third successive World Cup final, are among the tournament favourites, and Senegal (current African champions, on the pitch at least) are no slouches either.
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And that's not to imply that Demidov and Sennecke were slouches this year.
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“Loafers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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