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
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
There will also be a general store, a Doggy Parton dog park, restrooms, lounges, event space, and EV charging stations.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 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, 3 June 2026
Why airport lounges are changing Airport lounges used to be pretty predictable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The airline is also opening more of its Delta One ne plus ultra premium lounges, which offer amenities such as fine dining, spa-like wellness treatments, and valet services for its highest paying passengers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Guests travel through the ‘Copperbelt’ in Edwardian-style Royal Suites that occupy half a carriage each, featuring private lounges and full-sized Victorian bathtubs.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
Listening lounges, recording studios, secret venues and vinyl lending libraries are a few of the perks guests can tap into at these seven hotels made for music lovers.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
There will also be a general store, a Doggy Parton dog park, restrooms, lounges, event space, and EV charging stations.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 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, 3 June 2026
Why airport lounges are changing Airport lounges used to be pretty predictable.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
The airline is also opening more of its Delta One ne plus ultra premium lounges, which offer amenities such as fine dining, spa-like wellness treatments, and valet services for its highest paying passengers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Guests travel through the ‘Copperbelt’ in Edwardian-style Royal Suites that occupy half a carriage each, featuring private lounges and full-sized Victorian bathtubs.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
Noun
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The best couches for small spaces are the styles that have a compact silhouette but don’t lack character.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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This can also be used under and behind couches, sinks, cabinets, and cracks, but don't apply it where children or pets can access it.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Defense rests without Anthony taking the stand The defense presented only three witnesses before resting on Monday.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
8 June 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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Patterned sofas are bold and a big commitment, but Morris decided to jump in.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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There’s the grand living room with another side of that fireplace blocked in by plush sofas and the adjacent dining room with its long table and stone underfoot and calamondin trees catching the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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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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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Perfect for anything from coastal getaways and city strolls to casual office days, the Toccin Drew Pleated Wide-leg Trousers make any outfit feel fresh.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 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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Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Haiti opens its World Cup campaign against Scotland in Boston on June 13, then plays Brazil June 19 in Philadelphia and Morocco June 24 in Atlanta.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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