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
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Think expansive pools and a spa, a gourmet restaurant and bar, an elegant lounge and card rooms, and interior and exterior gathering spaces that are perfect for socializing while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity.
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Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests.
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Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Ilonka Molijn van Ginkel, a travel advisor, learned the hard way at Heathrow to scan the QR code at the lounge door immediately.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Think expansive pools and a spa, a gourmet restaurant and bar, an elegant lounge and card rooms, and interior and exterior gathering spaces that are perfect for socializing while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity.
—
Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Verb
The complex also will have a players lounge, 11 bars, 46 elevators, 2,700 underground parking spaces and 800 ground-level spaces.
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Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests.
—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
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The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.
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Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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Great, for once the Leafs won’t bum me out!
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Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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Stationing a comfy sofa or a couple of conversation chairs around this coffee table creates a cozy hangout spot when guests come over.
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Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the smoker.
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Norway, which rested starter and fan-favorite Erling Haaland for its group play finale against France on Friday, June 26, is looking to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998.
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Make it 2 to 12 hours ahead of your gathering, then chill to get a head start and to allow the spread’s flavors to dance together in unison.
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Potatoes that have been boiled, baked, or microwaved have less resistant starch than those that have been cooked and then chilled (as in potato salad).
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So there’s no better time than right now to cut off the screens and the urban gray noise, and bask in a show that’s been going on for billions of years.
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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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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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Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away.
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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