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as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the heads of the flowers lolled on their stems in the blistering heat
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
some members of the decorating committee were hard at work, and others were just lolling about
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Recent Examples of loll
After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back.
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USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
The break was long and torturous for fans but clearly restorative for Styles, who lolled in the Italian countryside with Alessandro Michele, bonded with a new niece, and found himself unassumingly among the masses in the Vatican when the conclave elected Pope Leo XIV last June.
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Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
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Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Ted, Janey and I lolled on an old carpet in the back.
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Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
The break was long and torturous for fans but clearly restorative for Styles, who lolled in the Italian countryside with Alessandro Michele, bonded with a new niece, and found himself unassumingly among the masses in the Vatican when the conclave elected Pope Leo XIV last June.
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Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
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Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Ted, Janey and I lolled on an old carpet in the back.
—
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loll
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Heavy-duty gloves, paired up on polished surfaces or drooping from metal racks, tend to stand in for hands.
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Now the girls, with their useless prop hats drooping sadly over their foreheads, are forced to watch strangers in even cuter outfits than theirs (according to Jen) doing body rolls all over the boys the main-villa girls have only just managed to wrangle into something like a relationship.
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Between matches, fans were able to relax with a somewhat less-marauding version of Haaland, as the 25-year-old put in an appearance on the late-night show FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden.
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Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
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The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.
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Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away.
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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For care, the brand recommends washing the set on a gentle cycle with cold water, then hanging it or laying it flat to air-dry.
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But, at least for a day, Toronto can bask in an even record.
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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For the ready-to-wear line, Tcherassi created signature striped dresses and cover-ups in deep blue guipure lace perfect for lounging around Capri.
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.
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Peptide skin-care products have the unique ability to target a host of skin concerns, from sagging to an impaired skin barrier, in part because there are so many different types of peptides.
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During my thirties, sagging skin wasn’t really an issue for me.
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In a third photo, Justin rested his chin on Jack's shoulder while holding him with one arm.
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All locomotion modes are limited by the metabolic scopes of organisms—the ratio between peak exertion and resting (or basal) metabolic rate.
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“Loll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loll. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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