loafing 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of loafingnext
as in lounging

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loafing

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noun

as in lolling

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loafing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of loaf
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 Synonyms for loafing
  1. lounging
  2. lethargic
  3. idling
  4. inactive
  5. resting
  6. inert
  7. playing
  8. relaxing
Verb
  • This website has gear for weight lifting, running and lounging.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 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
Adjective
  • The experience spurs a lethargic Gi-hun into action.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024
  • According to a statement from the zoo, 55-year-old Patti — who was considered geriatric compared to the 36.7-year median life expectancy of hippos living in human care — was reluctant to move out of her pool on Saturday, Nov. 9, and appeared lethargic.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of lethargic
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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
  • An idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of idling
Adjective
  • According to an Illinois Auditor General report, it was found that over 100 state boards in Illinois were inactive, and 28% of active boards failed to meet the minimum number of times.
    Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Waddle missed all three practices this week, signaling his game status was likely going to be inactive.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of inactive
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
Adjective
  • Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In highly resource scarce communities, such as the desert tribes of the Sahara, the mineral commodity of choice was not an inert metal like gold but a compound formed by one of the most reactive metals in the periodic table – sodium.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inert
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  • Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The holiday break is coming at the wrong time for the Penguins, who are playing easily their best hockey of the season.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
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
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