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
Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolling
Adjective
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Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This structural silhouette has a deep seat—35 inches—for easy lounging.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and visions of poolside lounging and weekend getaways are dancing in nearly everyone’s heads.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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If there’s an extended dry period and the foliage is drooping, give the cosmos plant some water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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As of this writing, Becerra holds his advantage, or what remains of it, and looks on track to take the drooping cake.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Suitable gifts for this guy—a barbecue blanket for resting meats, or a selection of dry rubs geared to smoking.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Once onboard your pet, both male and female fleas feed at the first opportunity, typically when your pet is resting, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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There was a catalog from JCPenney, an EHS yearbook and a copy of the school dress code, which laid out such rules as boys being prohibited from having hair hanging over the top of the ears or lower than their collar and Bermuda shorts being only ones allowed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Common sense dictates hanging wall cabinets first.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Now, in the aftermath, legions of fans are basking in the glow of Love Story’s depiction of a legendary romance, wrapped up in nostalgia and style.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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K’Andre Miller sat on the Carolina Hurricanes bench in an empty arena, cradling his infant son, Kashton, and basking in the glow.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolling. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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