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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Options include dog-friendly outdoor patios and upscale lounges for a variety of viewing experiences.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For downtime, nearby Zuiver, Amsterdam’s largest spa, is a locals’ favorite, with saunas, steam baths, pools, and relaxation lounges.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Stateswood would be a collection of three-story garden-style buildings with amenities such as co-working lounges, micro-offices and a pet park.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Common perks include private communal spaces for those in the area, like lounges, sun decks, and restaurants.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
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Rooftop pools, co-working lounges, bowling alleys, screening rooms, an on-site grocery, and a 24/7 attended lobby rival a five-star hotel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Options include dog-friendly outdoor patios and upscale lounges for a variety of viewing experiences.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For downtime, nearby Zuiver, Amsterdam’s largest spa, is a locals’ favorite, with saunas, steam baths, pools, and relaxation lounges.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Stateswood would be a collection of three-story garden-style buildings with amenities such as co-working lounges, micro-offices and a pet park.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Common perks include private communal spaces for those in the area, like lounges, sun decks, and restaurants.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Her ballads were torch-song interludes that could have knocked them dead in lounges a century ago.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
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The lobby’s living room, with sculptural chandeliers and circular couches, just might inspire a home makeover of your own.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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As part of last year’s redesign, Counsell concurred with another idea that players had floated, removing the bulky countertops and clunky couches in the middle of the locker room.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs—three current students in Brooklyn yeshivas, their parents, and two former students—ask the courts to strike down a new law that relaxes oversight of nonpublic schools.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More stories surely lurk within these labyrinthine hallways, and there could be no wittier, more charismatic guide than del Toro, who strolls and even dances through the movie with Zen grace.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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