lolled

verb

Definition of lollednext
past tense of loll
1
as in drooped
to be limp from lack of water or vigor the heads of the flowers lolled on their stems in the blistering heat

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2
as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun

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3
as in lounged
to spend time doing nothing some members of the decorating committee were hard at work, and others were just lolling about

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolled
  1. rested
  2. hung
  3. basked
  4. relaxed
  5. fell
  6. poked
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  • The Buckeyes are coming off an impressive win over Tennesse, and the Ducks will be well-rested and have proved to be the better team this year.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rested
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  • Some are hung high above supper-club tables or auctioned off to private collectors.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In another video, toys like Spider-Man and Buzz Lightyear hung from a doorframe by strings.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of hung
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  • As host of the Summer Olympics, Paris basked in the spotlight in 2024 and surely inspired travelers to check out France’s capital.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Brooklyn rep basked in his reception of the honor while sharing the news of his induction with his followers on social media.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of basked
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  • After Stern retired in 2014, the code was relaxed, allowing for progressively zanier ’fits.
    Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And such a large cast, and so many children, all so at ease and relaxed together.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of relaxed
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  • Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of fell
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  • Glaser — the host of the 2025 Golden Globe awards — also poked fun at Bündchen’s relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente during the roast.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And nobody had to guess the color of his underwear, as his black and gray Tom Ford briefs poked purposefully out from his pants.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of poked
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