as in lounging
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1
as in drooping
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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2
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion
farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun
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3
as in lazing
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 lolling
Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolling
Noun
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No lounging at their summer homes and not even much sleeping in.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upper deck cockpit is outfitted with sofas for sky-high lounging, while the sundeck is set up for dining underneath the expansive hardtop.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Respiratory difficulty, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids and a weak and altered cry are among the symptoms of infant botulism.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Symptoms can take weeks to develop and can include poor feeding, loss of head control, drooping eyelids and a flat facial expression.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Working group member and LJCPA trustee Patrick Ahern said the space would be used more for resting or a place to talk rather than recreation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 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
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During the emotional moment, Parsons was easy to see on the field, on both knees, looking deep in prayer with his head hanging down and his eyes closed.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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With its numerous terraces and hanging gardens, the house flows organically down the slope to the scenic Pittwater waterway, creating a perfect harmony with the surrounding mature trees and natural shrubbery.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and, yes, facelifts, whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Lolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolling. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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