as in to relax
to spend time doing things that do not require much thought or effort; to be very lazy or inactive
I just spent the weekend vegetating at home. I'm worried that after I retire I'll just sit at home, watch TV, and vegetate.
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Recent Examples of vegetate
This small reservoir grows big bass but is heavily vegetated in early spring.
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Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
11 June 2024
The program has documented more than 900 springs with flowing or standing water within Arizona’s Sky Islands region, 75 of them with moist ground only, 55 that are dry but still vegetated, and 272 that have dried completely.
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Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
20 May 2024
About 30 minutes later, rescuers made voice contact with Blessing but were unable to reach him until about midnight, due to the steep and thickly vegetated terrain, Fish and Game said.
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Nick Stoico,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 July 2023
All the turtles bought on impulse, vegetating in plastic lagoons.
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Anne Fadiman,
Harper’s Magazine ,
10 Feb. 2023
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Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
11 June 2024
The program has documented more than 900 springs with flowing or standing water within Arizona’s Sky Islands region, 75 of them with moist ground only, 55 that are dry but still vegetated, and 272 that have dried completely.
—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
20 May 2024
About 30 minutes later, rescuers made voice contact with Blessing but were unable to reach him until about midnight, due to the steep and thickly vegetated terrain, Fish and Game said.
—
Nick Stoico,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 July 2023
All the turtles bought on impulse, vegetating in plastic lagoons.
—
Anne Fadiman,
Harper’s Magazine ,
10 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetate
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
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Another photo showed Nader sipping on a cup of coffee as crew members relax in the background, tagging @lovethynader.
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In a third photo, Justin rested his chin on Jack's shoulder while holding him with one arm.
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All locomotion modes are limited by the metabolic scopes of organisms—the ratio between peak exertion and resting (or basal) metabolic rate.
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Ice bags and cold towels may make players feel cooler, but experts say briefly chilling a small patch of skin does not necessarily pull much heat from the body’s core.
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Her picks include a large grill that can handle food for a crowd, a rolling ice chest that keeps dozens of drinks chilled for the party and a handy, convertible picnic table and bench that's ideal for smaller spaces.
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“Vegetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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