LOUNGES Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of lounge

as in couches

a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lounge

as in rests

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 bums

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 lounges

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In those lounges, the Tool Shed beer was a top performer. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The new lounges take their design cues from Emirates’s own cabin interiors, as well as the flagship lounges found in Dubai. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Two guests may accompany the Primary Cardmember to the lounges free of charge. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The Royal Enclosure is the most exclusive area, open only to members and their guests, with prime views of the races as well as private lounges and dining areas. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026 The city of Sacramento took its next step toward legalizing cannabis consumption lounges as a part of a five-year pilot program, but local tokers won’t be able to visit such a space for a while. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 As an apparent olive branch, the company offered to immediately set up slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway airports. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The global airport lounges market is projected to grow from $5 billion in 2025 to $20 billion by 2034, according to one estimate. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges

Noun

There are a few bar chairs and tables, but most of the seating is made up of comfortable patio couches and Adirondack chairs, in total fitting 85 guests.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
In a lengthy post on X that has since been deleted, AMC CEO Adam Aron described the inside as flamingo pink from the couches to the curtains, but also like an intimate garden party with lush, idyllic, green scenery and five-foot trees.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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Verb

The authority of a judicial opinion rests not merely on its logic but on the accountability of the judge who signs it.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of rests

Verb

In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026

Definition of strolls

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Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026
As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026

Definition of basks

Verb

Seeking to reach its third straight World Cup final, France plays Paraguay on July 4 in Philly, and the winner advances to a quarterfinal against Canada or Morocco five days later at Foxborough, Massachusetts.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Emma D'Arcy plays the adult version of the character across all three seasons.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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