lollygagging

variants also lallygagging
present participle of lollygag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lollygagging
Verb
  • The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This effortless touchpoint builds trust, catches lingering issues and creates loyal advocates who feel truly valued.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Grove Collaborative recommends starting with wipes to eliminate any lingering gunk.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Moncur struggled for seven minutes, dragging Blaze — who was locked on her arm — to the front of the facility in search of help.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The trends have contributed to a slump in consumer confidence, dragging on spending and threatening leaders’ official growth target for this year of around 5%.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Lollygagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollygagging. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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