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
Samuel O’Neal 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The lounge opening comes at Bradley nears the opening of a major concourse expansion that is adding three gates.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
All guests are welcome to lounge on the comfy day beds beside the turquoise pool, warm up in the two heated hot tubs, or take a daring dip post sauna or hammam in the icy plunge pool.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Grand Met restaurant, bar and lounge was updated with marble-tile flooring and local artwork.
—Samuel O’Neal 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The lounge opening comes at Bradley nears the opening of a major concourse expansion that is adding three gates.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Perfect for lounging around the house, walking the dog, taking out the trash, or wearing to the movie theater, this platform clog is an indoor slipper with a durable outsole sturdy enough for outdoor use.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
All guests are welcome to lounge on the comfy day beds beside the turquoise pool, warm up in the two heated hot tubs, or take a daring dip post sauna or hammam in the icy plunge pool.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge
Noun
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Ayers would head straight to the beat-up old couch, her friend would head to the stage to perform her poetry, and Ayers would feel recharged.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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College students in Indiana will have time off from classes to can relax, pick up more hours at their jobs or jet-set off to a hotspot spring break destination (Florida, probably).—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The design hugs the ankle before relaxing into a gentle slouch through the leg.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a dining table and a sofa, for eating and reading in the fresh air with clear views of the lagoon.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the living room, a custom sofa upholstered in Rubelli fabric sits beside the fireplace, while a glass FontanaArte table by Gae Aulenti anchors the room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks used a first-round bye to rest, heal and prepare, and then routed the 49ers in a divisional-round game before beating the Rams, 31-27, to advance to the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rittenhouse admits to initially being bummed out to not be the murderer, only to quickly come around to preferring this outcome.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Records about settling down tend to bask in the thrills of leaving dating behind and getting the chance to forge a new life.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arizona's diverse landscape offers the perfect home for those who want to bask in the sun at a golf course or bundle up and watch the snow fall in Northern Arizona.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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More than just the weather threatens to chill the consumer outlook this winter, however.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Practices and games begin in January and expose players to harsh weather and unnecessary injuries while fans watch games in bone-chilling cold or do not attend at all.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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