as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
she likes to idle during the summer and recharge herself for the fall semester we idled away the evening relaxing around the campfire
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Recent Examples of idling
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Dashboard videos also offered few new details, showing police officers idling in patrol cars outside of Robb Elementary.
—Lomi Kriel, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2024
By keeping vehicles moving instead of idling in traffic, motorists would use less gas and carbon emissions would be produced.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
The erosion of school bus service is causing problems for parents, who have to spend hours of their workdays idling in dropoff lines — an especially difficult task for lower-income parents who are less likely to have flexible schedules or access to remote work.
—Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Verb
An idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Dashboard videos also offered few new details, showing police officers idling in patrol cars outside of Robb Elementary.
—Lomi Kriel, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2024
By keeping vehicles moving instead of idling in traffic, motorists would use less gas and carbon emissions would be produced.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
The erosion of school bus service is causing problems for parents, who have to spend hours of their workdays idling in dropoff lines — an especially difficult task for lower-income parents who are less likely to have flexible schedules or access to remote work.
—Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idling
Verb
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The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alongside the communal dining and lounging space, there’s also a Great Plains Safari Boutique.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Gather your hair into a bun, protecting it with a transparent film or shower cap, and apply heat for 2 or 3 minutes, at 15-minute intervals, 2 or 3 times.Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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And then William said to me in the interval, ‘Don’t worry.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, with technology functions playing an increasingly integral role in business growth, other C-level roles have emerged to take on some of the responsibilities.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sasaki knew that attempting to expedite his dream of playing in the major leagues would cost him an enormous amount of public goodwill.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strategies to get enough deep sleep include making sure your sleeping environment is comfortable, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, and maintaining a relaxing routine before bedtime.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Idling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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