as in killing time
to spend time doing nothing
after an exhausting week at work, I just want to spend the weekend vegging out
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Expect appearances from local brewers, live music, games and food – plus lots of funnily dressed dogs kicking back after their big show.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025 -
The Daily Dividend Earnings season is kicking back into high gear.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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While leggings and sweatpants are a great option for lounging, the need for a polished pair shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Near where Cuin and Thiane were kicking around, Berkeley resident Marcelio Ramos banged his drum in preparation for the first draw.—
Mathew Miranda
December 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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In order to reach the mark that sports media watchers have been kicking around since the CBS Thanksgiving Day matchup was announced in May, the audience for the marquee holiday slot would have to be improve on the NFL’s all-time record by a whopping 19%.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 Nov. 2025
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Working group member and LJCPA trustee Patrick Ahern said the space would be used more for resting or a place to talk rather than recreation.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After a moment, with the puck resting behind Hellebuyck and just in front of the goal line, Smith poked it across for his sixth goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the leadup to its debut, the Apple TV/Sony Pictures Television show has been shrouded in secrecy — a decision that lends itself supremely well to a mystery-box sci-fi thriller that is equal parts philosophical conundrum and blood-chilling horror.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Other snapshots included one of Graham chilling in a pink sweatsuit in the backseat of a car, her $1,250 dress and heels in a pile beside her.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Later, the women were in a idling vehicle when Brown allegedly left his Jeep, walked toward them and fired at the car, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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David McNew / Getty Images Marquez helped convert Pasadena's fire fleet to renewable diesel fuel so that his crews wouldn't keep breathing in the emissions from idling trucks.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Vegging out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegging%20out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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