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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
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
No season eliminates the need for cozy blankets speciated for sophisticated lounging.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Rooms are generous in size and designed for lingering and lounging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Topping it all off is an expansive third-level roof deck with plenty of room for lounging while taking in peekaboo ocean views, plus deeded key access to a private beach.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
In season 18 of KUWTK, Kourtney and Kim, while lounging around at Khloé’s house, get into a tiff over work ethic that somehow turns into hand-to-hand struggling.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Here, travelers can spend their days lounging on the beach, taking a boat ride through the waters, or setting out on a challenging hike through the hillside.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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
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
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
Noun
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
No season eliminates the need for cozy blankets speciated for sophisticated lounging.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Rooms are generous in size and designed for lingering and lounging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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
Verb
These palazzo pants are the sleek solution to looking put-together at the airport, walking around a new city, lounging by the pool, and more without sacrificing comfort.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Topping it all off is an expansive third-level roof deck with plenty of room for lounging while taking in peekaboo ocean views, plus deeded key access to a private beach.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
In season 18 of KUWTK, Kourtney and Kim, while lounging around at Khloé’s house, get into a tiff over work ethic that somehow turns into hand-to-hand struggling.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Here, travelers can spend their days lounging on the beach, taking a boat ride through the waters, or setting out on a challenging hike through the hillside.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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
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
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
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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The Prince of Wales spent part of his summer in 1997 relaxing along the banks of the River Dee in Scotland.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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That might mean booking a chance to buy beer from Belgian monks who like to keep things quiet, or relaxing on a Tuscan farm with a lager made from hops grown nearby.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 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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In a film running a lethargic 2 hours 20 minutes, the Farhadis have kept only the set-up and composer Zbigniew Preisner’s delicate but hauntingly emotional score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Frank never had a chance of uniting the crowd following lethargic home defeats to Chelsea, Fulham and Arsenal.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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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Harris introduces us to the girls in a sepia flashback, their small bodies clad in matching dresses, one head resting on the other’s shoulder.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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What makes the business especially impressive is that its success is not resting on personality alone.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.—
Jean Case,
Time,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Yes, there are two international trips, including one to the literal other side of the world — a destination that makes Mexico City’s 7,200 feet of altitude seem like a leisurely stroll down the block, making the Niners the league’s official guinea pigs for global domination.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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“Lounging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounging. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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