1
as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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as in lazed
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
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Recent Examples of lounged
Nearby, people and their dogs who had moved into the shelter for the duration of the war lounged on air mattresses, scrolling through their phones.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Just days after hard-launching her relationship with French filmmaker Romain Gavras, EmRata lounged in a plunging plush white robe while wearing nothing but some sparkling loud luxury accessories.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Over at the three tiers of pools during a late spring weekend visit, couples in stylish swimsuits lounged around the adult’s only pool, groups of friends sipped margs while wading in the main Mother-of-Pearl pool, and kids frolicked in the separate splash pad area.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Patrons lounged in a smoky daze; men wearing fedoras played mah-jongg.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The catering extended to giant platters overflowing with dates and nuts in the back of the room, where Abbi Jacobson lounged on a couch and New York editor-in-chief David Haskell chatted with Atropia co-star Callum Turner.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
In the office, Connor lounged on a cushion while the doctor applied light pressure on parts of his shoulders, back, neck, and head.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
Sweeney and Braun lounged and played in the pool together.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
In a rare look inside the Bieber household, the singer lounged with his mini-me.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Just days after hard-launching her relationship with French filmmaker Romain Gavras, EmRata lounged in a plunging plush white robe while wearing nothing but some sparkling loud luxury accessories.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Over at the three tiers of pools during a late spring weekend visit, couples in stylish swimsuits lounged around the adult’s only pool, groups of friends sipped margs while wading in the main Mother-of-Pearl pool, and kids frolicked in the separate splash pad area.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Patrons lounged in a smoky daze; men wearing fedoras played mah-jongg.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The catering extended to giant platters overflowing with dates and nuts in the back of the room, where Abbi Jacobson lounged on a couch and New York editor-in-chief David Haskell chatted with Atropia co-star Callum Turner.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
In the office, Connor lounged on a cushion while the doctor applied light pressure on parts of his shoulders, back, neck, and head.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
Sweeney and Braun lounged and played in the pool together.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
In a rare look inside the Bieber household, the singer lounged with his mini-me.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounged
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Kecia Steelman has certainly not rested on her laurels since stepping into the top job at Ulta Beauty in January 2025.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Furman found that because Comey's firing rested on Article II of the Constitution, not a federal law governing the civil service, the federal court has jurisdiction to hear the case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Earlier on Sunday, Sai Sudharsan continued his fine form with 87 runs off 46 balls as Gujarat Titans strolled to an eight-wicket win over host Chennai Super Kings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Yet, as throngs of people strolled the three-block downtown on a recent April weekend, past American flag streamers, patriotic bunting and red brick colonial buildings, there was scant visible evidence of that polarization.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The service Staff are relaxed, friendly, and highly amenable—no request is too outlandish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ted, Janey and I lolled on an old carpet in the back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Setting the stage in Charlotte Outside The Casey by Beau Monde in North Charlotte, restaurant guests gathered under tents in the September heat, seeking relief from bottled water chilled in coolers around the perimeter after checking in for the experience.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, beer doesn't have to stay cold simply because it was chilled at the store or in your fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last Tuesday, as the minute hand ticked toward the end of the initial cease-fire, Vance’s plane idled on the runway, ready to fly him to peace talks in Pakistan.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Days passed and bombs kept falling, while oil tankers idled on either side of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had effectively closed in retaliation for the war launched by Israel and the United States.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Lounged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounged. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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