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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Sliding glass doors spill out to a loggia ideal for alfresco lounging and dining.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Pieces that pull double duty can help streamline your layout and make everyday lounging or hosting feel more effortless.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Small Details That Make Camping Better The Zeta L8 Max camping chair is lightweight, adjustable, and includes a supportive pillow for easy outdoor lounging.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
That 37% figure is encouraging for active families who want to build trips around hiking, cycling, or paddling rather than poolside lounging.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The artists will also have indoor and outdoor lounging areas for them, their family, friends and guests.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Dress them down with sneakers and a tank top while running errands or lounging around the house, or dress them up with loafers and a blouse for a day at the office or dinner with friends.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Outside, guests have 15 acres to explore and can fill their day by playing games on the massive lawns, lounging in the Adirondack chairs facing the Straits of Mackinac and enjoying s’mores by the fire pits.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
In between hours lounging by the resort pool, exploring nearby beaches, and riding bikes around the island, shop around the Historic District (which includes the resort) and the Beach Village, the epicenter of the island.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
The Beach Of course, the best part of any island vacation is lounging on the beach and feeling the sun bake the salty ocean spray into your skin.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The animal, which arrived at the pier about a month ago, has sparked enthusiasm on social media, with Reddit users sharing photos and videos of Chonkers lounging and sunbathing.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Droves of sea lions began lounging at the dock shortly in 1989 shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Social media users have closely tracked Chonkers' appearances, sharing photos and videos of him lounging on the docks or squeezing in among the smaller sea lions.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rooms are generous in size and designed for lingering and lounging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Sliding glass doors spill out to a loggia ideal for alfresco lounging and dining.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Pieces that pull double duty can help streamline your layout and make everyday lounging or hosting feel more effortless.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Small Details That Make Camping Better The Zeta L8 Max camping chair is lightweight, adjustable, and includes a supportive pillow for easy outdoor lounging.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
That 37% figure is encouraging for active families who want to build trips around hiking, cycling, or paddling rather than poolside lounging.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The artists will also have indoor and outdoor lounging areas for them, their family, friends and guests.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The hotel’s slim set of measured, crisp rooms draws a low-key crowd, ranging from honeymooners to city weekenders from Kuala Lumpur, all lounging with the same welcome, unpretentious ease of the hotel itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Dress them down with sneakers and a tank top while running errands or lounging around the house, or dress them up with loafers and a blouse for a day at the office or dinner with friends.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Outside, guests have 15 acres to explore and can fill their day by playing games on the massive lawns, lounging in the Adirondack chairs facing the Straits of Mackinac and enjoying s’mores by the fire pits.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
In between hours lounging by the resort pool, exploring nearby beaches, and riding bikes around the island, shop around the Historic District (which includes the resort) and the Beach Village, the epicenter of the island.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
The Beach Of course, the best part of any island vacation is lounging on the beach and feeling the sun bake the salty ocean spray into your skin.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
The animal, which arrived at the pier about a month ago, has sparked enthusiasm on social media, with Reddit users sharing photos and videos of Chonkers lounging and sunbathing.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Droves of sea lions began lounging at the dock shortly in 1989 shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Social media users have closely tracked Chonkers' appearances, sharing photos and videos of him lounging on the docks or squeezing in among the smaller sea lions.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounging
Noun
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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
Verb
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With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
Verb
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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
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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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Even before the Iran war, stockpiles had been drained by lethargic manufacturing and munitions donations to Ukraine and Israel.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rescue group reported he was dehydrated and lethargic.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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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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An altered Antarctic landscape could have significant impacts on its wildlife, from the microorganisms and algae that prop up the food chain – food for krill which, in turn, feed many of the region’s whales – to the penguins and seals that rely on sea ice for feeding and resting.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The device works with a new health coach within the new Google Health app for iOS and Android and tracks steps, distance, sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, resting heart rate and heart rate variability.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Spend the next few hours strolling around the Davidson College campus, shopping for a new read at Main Street Books or a charming memento at Honeysuckle Home, and having a leisurely lunch at The Pickled Peach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spend the next few hours strolling around the Davidson College campus, shopping for a new read at Main Street Books or a charming memento at Honeysuckle Home, and having a leisurely lunch at The Pickled Peach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Riva Beach Club Sip an Aperol spritz or a glass of Swiss merlot after a leisurely lake swim at Riva Beach Club, a boutique hotel whose beachside access in Vira—the historical center of Gambarogno—is hard to beat.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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