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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Recent Examples of loafing
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafing
Noun
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The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and visions of poolside lounging and weekend getaways are dancing in nearly everyone’s heads.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Out back a large deck contains a dining table for eight and an additional lounging area.—
Damian Fallon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
Verb
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An emotionally disturbed man swiped an idling private ambulance off a Bronx street Thursday — taking the rescue vehicle on a short joyride before crashing it into a car, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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But what is the typical fine amount for idling — and what is idling even considered in New York City?—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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The Cavs looked lethargic, the building lacked energy because the home team gave them nothing to cheer for and now this erratic, inconsistent season could come to an end Monday night.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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In a film running a lethargic 2 hours 20 minutes, the Farhadis have kept only the set-up and composer Zbigniew Preisner’s delicate but hauntingly emotional score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Suitable gifts for this guy—a barbecue blanket for resting meats, or a selection of dry rubs geared to smoking.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Once onboard your pet, both male and female fleas feed at the first opportunity, typically when your pet is resting, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Then came injuries and inactive designations.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The models that were correct in forecasting an active season in 2023, despite a strong El Niño, are this year calling for very strong wind shear, and thus a relatively inactive Atlantic hurricane season.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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
Cite this Entry
“Loafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loafing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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