as in resting
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as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
the kind of sultry August day that makes you want to do nothing but laze
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Recent Examples of lazing
Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
And poor, engine‑damaging quality or not, the ersatz aviation fuel had to work only once to get a kamikaze plane up and away to hit one of the enemy warships now lazing about in the offing around the Home Islands, often close enough to be spotted from shore with the naked eye.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazing
Noun
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Family and friends gathered outside a historic church there, slowly filing into cars for the long funeral procession to my aunt’s final resting place.—
Theodore R. Johnson,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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For more than 40 Revolutionary War-era soldiers, the long journey to their final resting place fittingly ended on Memorial Day weekend in the idyllic southeastern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Verb
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BigMouth Butter Stick Inflatable Pool Noodle An inflatable pool noodle is just the right summer accessory for lounging around in the water or swimming in style.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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Some of the episode’s interiors were built alongside the regular Widow’s Bay sets, so breaks for her –– while costumed in 18th century clothing –– were spent taking a breather on a city hall desk or lounging on a couch that would certainly be out of place in 1702.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nestled right in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, this two-bedroom Magic Cottage will give you a taste of Victorian flair with its original architectural details and two living rooms (one for relaxing, and another for pre-dinner drinks).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Cue the family strolling through the superstore and shopping.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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The model wore a slinky black dress by Massimo Dutti while strolling around the town.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Lazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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