1
as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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2
as in lazed
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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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 -
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
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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
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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
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After Stern retired in 2014, the code was relaxed, allowing for progressively zanier ’fits.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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At night, our bodies relaxed more quickly at bedtime.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Harris played 15 minutes and added one assist.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Lounged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounged. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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