loll

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as in to droop
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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How does the verb loll differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of loll are idle, laze, loaf, and lounge. While all these words mean "to spend time doing nothing," loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude.

lolling on the couch

When might idle be a better fit than loll?

While in some cases nearly identical to loll, idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose.

idled the day away

When could laze be used to replace loll?

While the synonyms laze and loll are close in meaning, laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure.

lazed about between appointments

When is loaf a more appropriate choice than loll?

The synonyms loaf and loll are sometimes interchangeable, but loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do.

she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day

When can lounge be used instead of loll?

The meanings of lounge and loll largely overlap; however, lounge, though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation.

he lounged against the wall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of loll At the other end of the sofa, the old woman was sleeping with her head lolling to one side. Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025 The counter is decorated with a snarling griffin, its open mouth and lolling tongue pointed at the shop girl. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025 Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches. Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025 From the title on, Babygirl feels designed to get tongues wagging rather than lolling. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for loll
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loll
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  • Add drooping flowers Flowers are a delicate base to any wall.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Preventing Transplant Shock Even with the proper care and gentlest handling, plants may droop or wilt after transplanting, but following these tips can minimize the effects of transplant shock and help indoor and outdoor plants bounce back faster.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • The Private Office is also a comfortable space to relax, spread out and inspire creativity.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The corpses started appearing in the early 2000s, hanging from overpasses with threats scrawled on their shirts.
    Antón Barba-Kay, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2025
  • This hanging egg chair adds both comfort and style to your space and comes in multiple cushion colors, including green, blue, gray, beige, and cream.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Once tense and apprehensive, Mateo is later shown basking in the sun and running along the sand with other dogs in the care of his rescuer.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • After receiving 23 feet of snow in 2024, Valle Nevado remains one of the best places to experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere is basking in summer.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • About 73 percent of respondents say that rangefinders capable of lazing targets beyond 1,000 yards align with fair-chase considerations and support their use in hunting.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • Here, a patchy pattern of material with that same high seismic velocity sagged to a depth of nearly 600 kilometers, almost to the lower mantle.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The production sagged to .214/.239/.312 the next year, leading the Guardians to waive him after the season.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • No pope has been laid to rest at the site since the 17th century, when Pope Clement IX was buried there, per CBS News.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • But her new Apple Watch kept sending alerts that her resting heart rate was way higher than normal, jumping from her usual 55 beats per minute up into the 90s.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • For lounging at home or casual outings, grab this soft Hanes hoodie that’s marked down to $13 with double discounts.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In another carousel, the beauty vlogger is seen lounging with a cup of coffee, and in another pic, smiling wearing a pair of shades and a bikini on the sand.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Loll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loll. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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