as in relaxed
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 vegetated
We were parked alongside a remote and heavily vegetated waterway called Furlong Creek, which was the site of another one of Johnson’s experiments.
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Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Contrary to the arid badlands of Ledi-Geraru today, millions of years ago, the area was a lush, vegetated landscape with rivers and shallow lakes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Contrary to the arid badlands of Ledi-Geraru today, millions of years ago, the area was a lush, vegetated landscape with rivers and shallow lakes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetated
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As with every suite, furnishings are designed by Urquiola to be relaxed, neutral, and comfortable, keeping your attention firmly on the magnificent location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This maxi skirt is another versatile warm-weather staple — it's relaxed for daytime, but easy to dress up with simple accessories for evening plans.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The ground spot is where the watermelon rested on the ground during the growing process.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Ultimately, the presentation rested on the reality that Iowa's a key piece of the ever-shrinking competitive political landscape.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Delicious warm or chilled, brandied peaches make an elegant presentation served alongside vanilla ice cream or a simple vanilla cake like Lewis’ Busy Day Cake, still warm from the oven.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Netflix gets chilled The streaming giant fell 3% on Tuesday, its seventh straight day in the red.—
Kavitha Shastry,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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The show’s characters idled away their time watching programs like Years of Our Days to Live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In fact, Airbus was collecting orders and making deliveries while Boeing idled due to the bans and delays imposed by the CAAC.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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“Vegetated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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