lazying

verb

Definition of lazyingnext
present participle of lazy
as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazying
  1. lounging
  2. resting
  3. relaxing
  4. idling
  5. playing
Verb
  • The tropical getaway was filled with memorable moments, including photos of Koa soaking up the sunshine, lounging in the pool in sunglasses that matched his dad’s and posing with his proud parents.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The set comes with a pair of wide-leg sweatpants and a matching half-zip sweatshirt, each made from soft, stretchy material that’s great for a variety of activities like lounging around the house or going out for a walk.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lounging
Verb
  • One factor to consider, however, which The Athletic’s projection can’t totally factor in yet, is whether the Chiefs would be resting their starters in Week 18.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sleep is self care In a world that values productivity above all else, women often feel guilty about resting or prioritizing well-being.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of resting
Verb
  • Audible's format allows listeners to engage with these transformative ideas while commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • He can be seen relaxing, mingling with locals and waiving to the camera while on a stroll.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of relaxing
Verb
  • My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • An idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of idling
Verb
  • As the Lightning enter the NHL’s three-day holiday break, Cooper said playing the Panthers on back-to-back nights was a great team-building opportunity after an early-season schedule that was light on Atlantic Division opponents.
    Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
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“Lazying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazying. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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