as in idled
to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work
Because of his frequent absences, his boss suspected he was malingering.
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Staff members watched from the doorway while two white school security SUVs idled nearby.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Adding to the complexity of the situation, a new California law, SB 237, now requires oil facilities idled for five years or more on January 1 to obtain a permit from the California Coastal Commission before restarting operations.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The internet already messed her up pretty good.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In other words, don’t be fooled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by the small bowl either.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Curry, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, played serial killer and rapist Billy Flynn in the fifth and sixth seasons of the show.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Crowder, a key component to the Heat’s run to the 2020 NBA Finals, last played in the league last season with the Sacramento Kings.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The cold air seemed to push south and east and then lingered for much of the week rather than retreating.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That pink fantasy extended into a room overflowing with candy and treats, where guests lingered for photo ops and at beauty stations to test the new fragrances and lip oils, reformulated and coming in 16 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The founding myth of the Islamic Republic rested on a contract of rule that promised the people agency and accountability.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rittenhouse admits to initially being bummed out to not be the murderer, only to quickly come around to preferring this outcome.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Malingered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malingered. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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