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as in relaxing
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 lazing
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 lounging
Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
The upper deck cockpit is outfitted with sofas for sky-high lounging, while the sundeck is set up for dining underneath the expansive hardtop.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Baggy fits, soft fabrics, and thoughtful design make lounging, low-key workouts, or spontaneous errands feel effortless.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The stretchy material allows for easy movement, which is suitable for workouts and lounging.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The most popular beaches for swimming and lounging are dotted with brightly colored umbrellas and chairs, but there are also those that are a bit more remote and undeveloped.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Fall is full of holiday events, busy errands, and our personal favorite, cozy lounging.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Or, package deal together this chair set, umbrella, and gazebo for the ultimate lounging experience.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The penthouse’s terraces, designed in collaboration with Gunn Landscape Architecture, offer distinct spaces for lounging and dining with a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Recipes from Valencia took me back to an afternoon lounging in the lawns near The City of Arts and Sciences, staring at orange trees, plucking pieces of rabbit from paella with my fingers, and swirling toast into olive oil.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The cat stopped eating from her automatic feeder, hid in corners instead of lounging in her usual spots, and went several days without a bowel movement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Nia DaCosta has had a version of Hedda Gabler living, or perhaps lounging, in her head for a long time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that the restoration is complete, Birger is spending her days in the kitchen cooking, lounging on the sunbed at the pool, and working in her studio.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
No lounging at their summer homes and not even much sleeping in.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
The upper deck cockpit is outfitted with sofas for sky-high lounging, while the sundeck is set up for dining underneath the expansive hardtop.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Baggy fits, soft fabrics, and thoughtful design make lounging, low-key workouts, or spontaneous errands feel effortless.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
The main house features floor-to-ceiling glass to take in the water views, with multiple balconies and decks for alfresco dining and lounging.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The stretchy material allows for easy movement, which is suitable for workouts and lounging.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The most popular beaches for swimming and lounging are dotted with brightly colored umbrellas and chairs, but there are also those that are a bit more remote and undeveloped.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Fall is full of holiday events, busy errands, and our personal favorite, cozy lounging.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Or, package deal together this chair set, umbrella, and gazebo for the ultimate lounging experience.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
While leggings and sweatpants are a great option for lounging, the need for a polished pair shouldn’t be overlooked.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The penthouse’s terraces, designed in collaboration with Gunn Landscape Architecture, offer distinct spaces for lounging and dining with a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Recipes from Valencia took me back to an afternoon lounging in the lawns near The City of Arts and Sciences, staring at orange trees, plucking pieces of rabbit from paella with my fingers, and swirling toast into olive oil.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The cat stopped eating from her automatic feeder, hid in corners instead of lounging in her usual spots, and went several days without a bowel movement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Nia DaCosta has had a version of Hedda Gabler living, or perhaps lounging, in her head for a long time.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that the restoration is complete, Birger is spending her days in the kitchen cooking, lounging on the sunbed at the pool, and working in her studio.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounging
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The images, never meant for public view, showed officers eating fruit, decorating Christmas trees, singing, relaxing with their dogs.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Potassium also supports red blood cell production and helps counteract the effects of sodium by relaxing blood vessel walls and promoting fluid balance.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Newcastle instantly responded, with West Ham lethargic, noting that their opponent’s midfield trio of Paqueta, Potts, and Mateus Fernandes had been drawn upfield.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some dogs may also destroy items, try to escape, or seem sad and lethargic when left alone.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Working group member and LJCPA trustee Patrick Ahern said the space would be used more for resting or a place to talk rather than recreation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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During November, coastal towns transform into quieter versions of themselves, offering a season for birdwatching, leisurely walks, or festivals with good music and food.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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