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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Airport lounges are among the most sought-after perks of flying, offering a quieter, more comfortable break from the terminal chaos.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Many condo communities include amenities such as pools, gyms and lounges through HOA fees.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 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, 13 May 2026
The hotel also has five restaurants and lounges, a resort-style beach club with two pools and a water slide, and a full-service spa, so there's truly something for everyone here.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
At the time of the killing, there had been at least five shootings so far this year inside city nightclubs and lounges in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens that left eight people wounded and two dead.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Eight wineries will pour at two tasting lounges, with a free general admission and drink tickets for sale at the event.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Noun
Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Airport lounges are among the most sought-after perks of flying, offering a quieter, more comfortable break from the terminal chaos.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Many condo communities include amenities such as pools, gyms and lounges through HOA fees.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 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, 13 May 2026
The hotel also has five restaurants and lounges, a resort-style beach club with two pools and a water slide, and a full-service spa, so there's truly something for everyone here.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
At the time of the killing, there had been at least five shootings so far this year inside city nightclubs and lounges in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens that left eight people wounded and two dead.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Eight wineries will pour at two tasting lounges, with a free general admission and drink tickets for sale at the event.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
Noun
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The building exudes club-like vibes of dark wood and brown leather couches.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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And sure, animals such as starfish and flatworms can reproduce by cloning themselves—but at the end of the day, in most species, the survival of animals rests on their mothers.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
Verb
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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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Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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House proud, Carnevali strolls out onto one of the six pitches.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Matt Damon plays a Navy admiral in a submarine, who’s getting updates from his team on a terrifying creature in the murky waters.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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The only loss in that streak was against The Academy of Central Florida — which plays outside the FHSAA.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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