as in lounging
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as in drooping
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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as in resting
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 lazing
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 lolling
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.
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Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
ABC News,
30 June 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.
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Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back.
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USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
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Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.
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Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture.
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Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Okeadu slid to the ground with a thud, his head lolling strangely, with sharp, anguished sounds rising from his body.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.
—
Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
After the deputies put him back into the chair, Mitchell’s body stiffened, with his legs straight in front of him and his head lolling back.
—
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
In winter, lolling is best done in the warm and cosseting spa.
—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolling
Adjective
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Look for wilting flowers and any blooms forming seed pods at their base.
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The first sign your peace lily is thirsty will be yellowing and wilting leaves.
Noun
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Dotted with palm trees, the wraparound yard hosts a large swimming pool with a Baja shelf and a spillover spa, along with several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.
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These jelly slides are perfect for beach days, poolside lounging, and everyday wear.
Verb
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Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
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North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
Verb
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The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.
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Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.
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The researchers concluded that at least one of the keys to preventing social loafing is restoring individual responsibility within a group.
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Offside was brought in to stop ‘goal hanging’ in the sport’s early years, which had created the unedifying spectacle of players perpetually crowding the goalkeeper.
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Other footage showed residents sheltering near a metro station as strikes hit the capital, as well as heavy damage across Kyiv, including residential buildings torn apart and thick smoke hanging over parts of the city.
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But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
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As noted in archive news reports, Chicagoans weren't basking in air conditioning during the heat wave in 1955.
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“Lolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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