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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The new state-of-the-art terminal, reserved exclusively for NetJets clients, will feature private lounges, a dedicated crew, and direct ramp access, allowing for seamless jet transfers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Luxury is synonymous now with first class airport lounges and overpriced, hard-to-get handbags.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Cannabis lounges are prohibited from selling beer, wine and liquor, and restaurants and bars serving alcohol are prohibited from selling marijuana products.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The surge in usage, however, has come with growing pains—most notably at airport lounges.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 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
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
Noun
Travelers who book United Polaris base fares will have access to United Club lounges.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
The new state-of-the-art terminal, reserved exclusively for NetJets clients, will feature private lounges, a dedicated crew, and direct ramp access, allowing for seamless jet transfers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Luxury is synonymous now with first class airport lounges and overpriced, hard-to-get handbags.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Cannabis lounges are prohibited from selling beer, wine and liquor, and restaurants and bars serving alcohol are prohibited from selling marijuana products.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The surge in usage, however, has come with growing pains—most notably at airport lounges.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
Noun
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In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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For months, Robber Robber crashed on the couches of friends and fellow artists, including Greg Freeman and Lily Seabird, before eventually climbing into an unused attic for temporary shelter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 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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Curtis notes that five or six years ago, sofas were routinely piled high with pillows.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both are normal responses as the body relaxes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 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
Verb
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The traditional 13th day of the Iranian New Year brought families together for picnics, music and nature strolls.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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In the dance, Barnes plays a library page on her lunch hour who has to deliver five research requests to patrons.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Making plays often for his teammates, Banchero added six assists, but turned the ball over five times.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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