as in lounging
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as in lolling
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as in idling
to spend time doing nothing
the kind of sultry August afternoon that makes you just want to loaf
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Verb
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The course proved to be a scenic one, as Connor also encountered some local wildlife, including a crocodile lounging by the water at the 13th hole and two antelopes locked in a playful antler battle near a sand trap.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025 -
This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the wake of Tuesday night’s home humiliation at the hands of the lottery-lusting Portland Trail Blazers, before the current team sanction, coach Erik Spoelstra was asked about the third consecutive largely lethargic performance from Butler.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Medical records showed that in the days after the injury, Ben was lethargic and had a persistent fever.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The loud ticking sound when my car is idling.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2024
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Eason had been inactive from December 19 until January 15, missing games 27 through 39, due to lower leg soreness in the same leg that required surgery last March.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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While some vaccines use a weakened or inactive virus to stimulate an immune response, mRNA vaccines teach the body how to make proteins that can trigger an immune response and fight off an infection.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Searches for his name in English and Russian result in very few stories beyond inert press releases from the Emergencies Ministry and brief quotes for Russian state media.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The end product is almost chemically inert and the radioactive material is dispersed throughout the glass, reducing the amount of radiation emitted.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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When Sanders was playing, all the attention was on his flash — his spectacular flash.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Loafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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