1
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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2
as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun
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as in to lazy
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 loll
For a glam photo shoot, Colossal flew Romulus and Remus to Dallas, Texas, and snapped them lolling on the fictional seat of power.
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Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
No one lolls or drawls in this Streetcar; there’s no Vaseline on the lens.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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
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Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
No one lolls or drawls in this Streetcar; there’s no Vaseline on the lens.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loll
Verb
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The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stress can cause the plant to not produce properly, and result in drooping leaves or discolored ones.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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You First Blanco and Gomez got engaged in December 2024 Benny Blanco just wants to relax!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The decision appeared to relax a clampdown on America’s second-largest international student group.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Plants have evolved to hang away from the plant to give easier access to incoming bats.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The game-tying shot, Judge’s 26th homer of the year, cleared the National Car Rental sign that hangs above The Green Monster and easily escaped the confines of Fenway Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Baseball Cap With so many European cities basking in strong sun and very little shade, a cap helps protect your scalp and face from the sun.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Does this mean the Jets draft well and the Panthers are free-agent poachers, basking in Floridian sunshine?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The picturesque Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, a cove along the Corniche Kennedy, the road that wraps along the coast, is an ideal spot for lazing and gazing at the sea.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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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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Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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If tariffs are still unresolved by then, small business hiring may continue to sag.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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The victory put to rest the bad memories of her 2022 French Open final loss to Iga Swiatek when, as an 18-year-old, Gauff felt overwhelmed even before stepping onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The playful pup seems full of energy but is also happy to lounge around with his new owner.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Loll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loll. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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