as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
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Recent Examples of lounge
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Wild Land also packages in a standard folding mini-table that can be used right inside the tent as a low dining table or laptop workstation in conjunction with the folding mat that doubles as a lounge seat, also included standard.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to the platform on August 25, TikTok users were treated to the sight of the two feline siblings lounging separately in the twin baby carriers that had been carefully placed side by side, ready for the newborns.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The lounge is expected to welcome stars from Abbott Elementary, Nobody Wants This, The Diplomat, Severance, The White Lotus and The Bear.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Wild Land also packages in a standard folding mini-table that can be used right inside the tent as a low dining table or laptop workstation in conjunction with the folding mat that doubles as a lounge seat, also included standard.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
For those who would rather lounge, powder blue umbrellas and seagreen chaise lounges line the perimeter of the pool, and there are a plethora of spots steps away on the beach.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to the platform on August 25, TikTok users were treated to the sight of the two feline siblings lounging separately in the twin baby carriers that had been carefully placed side by side, ready for the newborns.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
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Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The video shows a couch completely destroyed, with stuffing pulled out and the frame exposed down to the springs.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And of course, anyone in the market for a new outdoor sofa needs this one from Signature Design by Ashley, which recently dropped under $600.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 16-by-20-foot floor plan in the modular mini home includes a spacious living area with room for a large sofa or a loveseat with armchairs for multiple seating options.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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With its announcement post, however, the social media platform has put those concerns to rest.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing a three-run deficit against the Yankees’ rested bullpen, Houston scored six times and struck six hits against four relievers, taking the sort of at-bats that have been missing for so much of their inconsistent second half.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s what was bumming him out.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Following the premiere screening, Elordi, his director, and castmates Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth bask in the adulation of the crowd, and the Euphoria star wipes tears from his eyes, as video captured by The Hollywood Reporter shows.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democrats have accused the administration of trying to make a national example of Dugan to chill judicial opposition to its deportation efforts.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos is a great destination to laze about beachside or go on a deep-sea excursion.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Aug. 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
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