lolls

verb

present tense third-person singular of loll
1
as in droops
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 rests
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 lazes
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 Synonyms for lolls
  1. droops
  2. rests
  3. relaxes
  4. hangs
  5. basks
  6. strolls
  7. sags
  8. idles
Verb
  • Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The cream should hold a soft, semi-sturdy peak that gently droops at the tip without collapsing entirely.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of droops
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  • Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Its sustainability case, if any, therefore rests for now on the unverified prospect that a durable, multipurpose outsole could extend shoe use or reduce the need for terrain-specific footwear.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rests
Verb
  • This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This area of the Atlantic — called the main development region — should be getting very active at this point in a typical season as wind shear relaxes and ocean temperatures soar, providing tropical systems with ample fuel.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxes
Verb
  • Wild Bill Hickok’s chair hangs over the door, and there’s enough sawdust on the floor to burn the place down.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And as lawmakers negotiate final compromises, a 2021 procedural standoff hangs over the effort, reminding the industry how quickly momentum can evaporate on the Senate floor.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of hangs
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  • While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of basks
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  • Reacher is a behemoth who strolls into towns in the South and the American heartland.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Except, that is, when a breezy new prospect strolls in and reminds us why the genre has been a TV mainstay decade after decade.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of strolls
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  • Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of sags
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  • As your car idles, warm air blown from the top of your dashboard will melt the ice on the outside of the windshield.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Security camera footage shows a black vehicle park in front of Café Bernardo, a restaurant, and idles for about two minutes.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of idles
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