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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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
Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Their presence draws both the news cameras and the film’s frame inside the stadium’s offices and VIP lounges, trading the real game-day footage of fans for a dramatized tour of otherwise unseen backrooms beneath the stands, all as the roar from the crowd increases outside and up above.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2026
My base was Somalisa Camp, one of only two lodges within the park, featuring three glamping styles, open-air lounges, and wildlife right at your doorstep.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The lounges are themed to beloved attractions, like The Haunted Mansion Parlor, The Skipper Society, and The Periscope Pub.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Travelers can expect priority boarding, elevated onboard dining, and access to Delta’s lounges, including the Delta One Lounge at JFK.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Each gallery was limited to one artist (a format that is novel to Art Basel), and transactions were moved to private exhibitors’ lounges away from the floor.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In the teaser, Cliff lounges at a bar, drifts through a few film sets, and tears around a dirt track in a derby car.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Then, as the sun sets, the ship's lounges and bars become a hot spot for entertainment.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Their presence draws both the news cameras and the film’s frame inside the stadium’s offices and VIP lounges, trading the real game-day footage of fans for a dramatized tour of otherwise unseen backrooms beneath the stands, all as the roar from the crowd increases outside and up above.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2026
My base was Somalisa Camp, one of only two lodges within the park, featuring three glamping styles, open-air lounges, and wildlife right at your doorstep.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The lounges are themed to beloved attractions, like The Haunted Mansion Parlor, The Skipper Society, and The Periscope Pub.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Travelers can expect priority boarding, elevated onboard dining, and access to Delta’s lounges, including the Delta One Lounge at JFK.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Each gallery was limited to one artist (a format that is novel to Art Basel), and transactions were moved to private exhibitors’ lounges away from the floor.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In the teaser, Cliff lounges at a bar, drifts through a few film sets, and tears around a dirt track in a derby car.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
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Mattresses and questionably clean bedding were dredged up, dusty couches cleared of detritus.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The team worked alongside local artisans to preserve frescoes and medieval details while layering in aromatic woods, soft carpets, vibrant wool blankets, and rusty-hued velvet couches.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mike understands that energy is the foundation on which everything else rests, from process uptime to jobs and regional stability.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the end, no bicameral or parallel governing structure emerged, and power now rests solely with the prime minister and the cabinet, a fact Saint-Cyr acknowledged in his speech.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Traditional sofas have rigid arms, legs, and internal suspension that help create their shape, while these models rely entirely on dense foam and modular upholstery to form their shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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In larger rooms, opt for substantial sofas or sectionals, larger coffee tables, and fuller armchairs.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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House Bill 267 relaxes funding restrictions to the State Housing Initiatives Program, known as SHIP, which provides local governments with money to promote housing affordability for residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Néfissa relaxes with all generations of her sprawling family.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like this Earth sign, this recurring float basks in abundance and is deliciously on-brand with the Thanksgiving staple.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Because all 12 vertebrae of your thoracic spine (middle segment) connect to your rib cage, rib mobility plays a central role in how your spine moves and how forces are managed through your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Besides being crucial for winter sports events, snow plays many other important roles, said David Robinson, New Jersey State Climatologist and a distinguished professor in the Rutgers University geography department.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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