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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Southwest has been under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which took a stake in the airline and won board seats last year, to raise revenue to better compete with rivals that have premium seats, lounges and international networks.
—Leslie Josephs,michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
With over 70 beaches—the most of any Greek island—Milos is a destination for those seeking lackadaisical days spent lounging in and out of cerulean waters.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Earlier this month, for example, a $45 million mansion popped up with a safe room, a secret cigar lounge, and a massage suite.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025
Southwest has been under pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which took a stake in the airline and won board seats last year, to raise revenue to better compete with rivals that have premium seats, lounges and international networks.
—Leslie Josephs,michele Luhn, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
In sandals and shorts, lounging at a … Continue reading Laura Washington: Summer street festivals have fallen victim to commercialization.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
With over 70 beaches—the most of any Greek island—Milos is a destination for those seeking lackadaisical days spent lounging in and out of cerulean waters.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
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Instead, MacFarlane was saying Aaron Friar had been in the living room asleep on the couch and that MacFarlane had crept in armed with a baseball bat.—
Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 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
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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
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This is much larger than the original Aria and includes a sofa and a small coffee table.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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The outdoor sofa is the most commanding piece in the Roundabout furniture set from Neighbor, which has the look of classic wicker, with a few modern updates (color variations, metal frames, and all-weather durability).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the funeral, Benedict was laid to rest in the Vatican Grottoes, in the same tomb that once held Pope John Paul II before his canonization.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 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
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Fans were still bummed that he was reassigned to minor-league camp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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For more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our Switch 2 game wishlist and learn why we’ll be bummed if Switch 2 lacks these features.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 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
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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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How To Serve Different Types of Wine Serve whites and rosés chilled, while reds can be served just below room temperature.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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But there are surprises that chill you to the bone, and then there are twists that leave you guffawing.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 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
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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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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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