as in lounging
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as in lolling
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as in idling
to spend time doing nothing
the kind of sultry August afternoon that makes you just want to loaf
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Recent Examples of loafing
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafing
Noun
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For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Other touches aboard each superyacht, per the renderings, include a sunpad forward, as well as plenty of space for alfresco dining and lounging.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Neurobots spend less time idling and more time exploring.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Mar. 2026
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Other steps like keeping tires inflated, using A/C sparingly as needed, using cruise control, avoiding long idling, and servicing your vehicle regularly can also significantly help save fuel, GasBuddy recommends.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to the Martin County report, Deputy Tatiana Levenar observed Woods to be sweating profusely, lethargic and slow.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The commercial drive was boosted by a wave of immigrants, including many Jews, from Russia and other parts of the Hapsburg Empire, who were welcomed to the city in the mid 19th century to jump-start a lethargic economy.—
Joshua Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Nov. 2025
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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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Also in the vehicle was Jack Zyska, the Knights’ Director of Position Player Development, and junior pitcher Braden Smith, who was resting in the back.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Houston police even recovered a stray bullet from the bed where the mother and her newborn had been resting just moments earlier, according to KTKR-TV.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Open to Beta Sigma Phi members, active, inactive or on leave.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the spring, those inactive stink bugs wake up as temperatures warm and try to make their way back outside to find food and breed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Loafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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