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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
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The Pocket Blanket folds down to roughly the size of a wallet but unfolds into a surprisingly spacious ground cover for picnics, lunch breaks, beach days, and campsite lounging.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
From late spring to fall, a huge outdoor terrace overlooking the Baraboo Bluffs is yours for the lounging, often with live music.
—Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
This structural silhouette has a deep seat—35 inches—for easy lounging.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and visions of poolside lounging and weekend getaways are dancing in nearly everyone’s heads.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Out back a large deck contains a dining table for eight and an additional lounging area.
—Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Goddess Retreats in Seminyak, Bali leans into healing ceremonies, spa treatments and poolside lounging, with café stops and shopping built in.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Outside, the garden was elevated by replacing traditional English boxwood hedges with new plantings, including dogwood trees, and creating multiple outdoor spaces for dining and lounging.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Especially in this trending barrel style, these sweatpants seamlessly upgrade any airport or lounging outfit with a fashion-forward edge that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The chic Löyly complex is typical of the new trend, with its saunas finely crafted from warm woods, a restaurant serving fashionable Nordic cuisine, and a seaside terrace for lounging.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The Running Point star posted 14 snapshots, which included a photo of them kissing in a lush garden, another of them posing with their 7-year-old daughter, Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, and even one picture of the couple lounging in bed.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Both the top and shorts have a relaxed fit, great for lounging around the house.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
In the lounging room, a menu of alkaline, mineral, and infused waters is available.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
While Europeans love to show off their pride with their favorite team’s jerseys, our North American equivalent could be considered the comfortable hoodie—ideal for couch lounging while streaming the game.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Noun
This stunning wicker loveseat, complete with plush, high-performance cushions, would be the ideal addition to any front porch or balcony for casual outdoor lounging.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The Pocket Blanket folds down to roughly the size of a wallet but unfolds into a surprisingly spacious ground cover for picnics, lunch breaks, beach days, and campsite lounging.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
From late spring to fall, a huge outdoor terrace overlooking the Baraboo Bluffs is yours for the lounging, often with live music.
—Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
This structural silhouette has a deep seat—35 inches—for easy lounging.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and visions of poolside lounging and weekend getaways are dancing in nearly everyone’s heads.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Out back a large deck contains a dining table for eight and an additional lounging area.
—Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
Goddess Retreats in Seminyak, Bali leans into healing ceremonies, spa treatments and poolside lounging, with café stops and shopping built in.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Outside, the garden was elevated by replacing traditional English boxwood hedges with new plantings, including dogwood trees, and creating multiple outdoor spaces for dining and lounging.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Verb
The large private compound boasts a gym, a spa, a theater, a pool, a large terrace for lounging and barbecuing, and a personal-size soccer field.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Especially in this trending barrel style, these sweatpants seamlessly upgrade any airport or lounging outfit with a fashion-forward edge that doesn’t sacrifice comfort.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The chic Löyly complex is typical of the new trend, with its saunas finely crafted from warm woods, a restaurant serving fashionable Nordic cuisine, and a seaside terrace for lounging.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The Running Point star posted 14 snapshots, which included a photo of them kissing in a lush garden, another of them posing with their 7-year-old daughter, Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, and even one picture of the couple lounging in bed.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Both the top and shorts have a relaxed fit, great for lounging around the house.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
In the lounging room, a menu of alkaline, mineral, and infused waters is available.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
While Europeans love to show off their pride with their favorite team’s jerseys, our North American equivalent could be considered the comfortable hoodie—ideal for couch lounging while streaming the game.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounging
Adjective
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Then, around 30 minutes later, Frosty became glassy-eyed and lethargic, simply staring at Salazar and not responding immediately to any action.—
Ella Moore
May 26,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2026
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The Cavs looked lethargic, the building lacked energy because the home team gave them nothing to cheer for and now this erratic, inconsistent season could come to an end Monday night.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lacoo Zero Gravity Chairs, Set of 2 Transform your outdoor area into a relaxing retreat with these ergonomic lounge chairs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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For a relaxing getaway near the action, Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg is one of our World’s Best Awards winners.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Its lilting reggae sound seems designed more for lazing around a pool (perhaps with an inflatable unicorn) than rousing the masses.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For those seeking a more leisurely route, expedition cruises (like HX Expeditions, Silversea Cruises, and MSC Cruises) not only allows travelers to take in breathtaking views along the way, but also avoids the weather unpredictability of Arctic air travel.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Sports cars are a different breed anyway, with cornering dynamics that make even a fairly leisurely drive on city streets in Southern California feel at times like a day at the track.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 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
Verb
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Josie's newborn can be seen swaddled and resting in the bassinet in the new photos.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Importantly, the cannabis preferences related to resting baseline stress, not situationally induced anxiety from tasks like exercise or puzzles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Denver Christkindlmarket Denver, Colorado Grab a hot chocolate, Bavarian-style bier, or traditional Glühwein to enjoy while strolling the Denver Christkindlmarket, taking place November 21 to December 23, 2025, at a new location at Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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Visitors meet several animal ambassadors while strolling the 5-acre facility decorated for the season.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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