as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
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as in rests
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 bums
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 lounges
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with the Hard Rock signature spa, there are also multiple restaurants, bars, and lounges, including a premium service nightclub.
—Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the performances, the festival is packed with immersive experiences, from saloon-style lounges to custom boot pop-ups and brand activations.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Outside, there are multiple lounges and dining areas, plus large storage spaces for water toys, dive tanks, kitesurfing gear, and a Williams 435 jet tender.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The modular building includes small study spaces, locker room areas and lounges for each team, as well as offices and athletic training centers.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The air buzzes with light music and the sound of the espresso machine as Victoria Semerei, absorbed in a book, lounges in a chair.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
There have been at least five shootings inside city nightclubs and lounges this year that have left eight people wounded and two people dead.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Other solid options include The Platinum Card from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which offer similar protections, plus access to airport lounges.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with the Hard Rock signature spa, there are also multiple restaurants, bars, and lounges, including a premium service nightclub.
—Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Beyond the performances, the festival is packed with immersive experiences, from saloon-style lounges to custom boot pop-ups and brand activations.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Outside, there are multiple lounges and dining areas, plus large storage spaces for water toys, dive tanks, kitesurfing gear, and a Williams 435 jet tender.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The modular building includes small study spaces, locker room areas and lounges for each team, as well as offices and athletic training centers.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026
The air buzzes with light music and the sound of the espresso machine as Victoria Semerei, absorbed in a book, lounges in a chair.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
There have been at least five shootings inside city nightclubs and lounges this year that have left eight people wounded and two people dead.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
Noun
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Chairs are $65, couches are $99 and luggage carts are $350.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The scenic location would give Swanberg the opportunity to expand his visual style from his usual couches, bars and apartments of much of his work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And America’s constitutional system, unlike Russia’s, rests on consent of the governed.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Critical thinking really bums them out.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hsu plays Joy, a morose daughter of two Chinese immigrants.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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When the Heat plays Herro and Powell together, Miami has been outscored by 26 points in 249 minutes this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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