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
Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pant Comfortable for long travel days, sleek enough to pass for dress pants, and extremely versatile to go straight from airport lounges to dinner, the Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pants are the everyday-wear holy grail.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The major international gateway boasts an impressive twenty lounges, two Minute Suites, and two dedicated workspaces.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The Dallas Morning News previously reported that Southwest is looking into the possibility of launching international long-haul flights to Europe and opening airport lounges.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
He can also be found teaching mocktail classes at alcohol-free lounges, bottle shops and even high schools.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Rising 45 stories at 2120 Post Oak Boulevard in the prestigious Galleria neighborhood, the tower is expected to feature 156 guest rooms and 114 private residences, along with restaurants, lounges and amenities.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Heading outside, the exterior decks are home to multiple lounges, dining areas, and bars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
The event includes all-inclusive food & beverage, premium lounges and appearances by NFL legends.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pant Comfortable for long travel days, sleek enough to pass for dress pants, and extremely versatile to go straight from airport lounges to dinner, the Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pants are the everyday-wear holy grail.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
The major international gateway boasts an impressive twenty lounges, two Minute Suites, and two dedicated workspaces.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The Dallas Morning News previously reported that Southwest is looking into the possibility of launching international long-haul flights to Europe and opening airport lounges.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
He can also be found teaching mocktail classes at alcohol-free lounges, bottle shops and even high schools.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Rising 45 stories at 2120 Post Oak Boulevard in the prestigious Galleria neighborhood, the tower is expected to feature 156 guest rooms and 114 private residences, along with restaurants, lounges and amenities.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Heading outside, the exterior decks are home to multiple lounges, dining areas, and bars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
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Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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The store features a pool table and a room with a TV, leather couches and a bar.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The proposal rests on the false premise that allowing corporate investors to own and subsequently rent out homes is a major driver of high home prices.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Opened last fall, the resort rests where three ecosystems collide—the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin—creating scenery that feels somewhat otherworldly.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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Traditional sofas have rigid arms, legs, and internal suspension that help create their shape, while these models rely entirely on dense foam and modular upholstery to form their shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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In larger rooms, opt for substantial sofas or sectionals, larger coffee tables, and fuller armchairs.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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The notice relaxes the safe harbor in reg.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Potassium relaxes the muscles in your blood vessels, helping lower your blood pressure.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like this Earth sign, this recurring float basks in abundance and is deliciously on-brand with the Thanksgiving staple.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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Warm days are made for outdoor lunches and park strolls through El Retiro or Casa de Campo, while evenings stretch into tapas crawls and impromptu street performances in La Latina.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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From pit lane strolls to VIP rooftop views, stars showed up and showed out at one of the biggest sports weekends of the year.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Nov. 2025
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As Cuenca plays a ball to the feet of his striker, Wilson dashes in the other direction, delaying Ibrahima Konate’s forward jump because the centre-back knows Bradley is unable to track both him and Robinson at the same time.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the dark romantic comedy-drama, True Blood alum Skarsgård, 49, plays tough biker Ray, who enters into a dominant-submissive relationship with Colin (Melling), a shy and directionless man who sings in a barbershop quartet.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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