as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing
she likes to idle during the summer and recharge herself for the fall semester we idled away the evening relaxing around the campfire
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Recent Examples of idling
Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Verb
The erosion of school bus service is causing problems for parents, who have to spend hours of their workdays idling in dropoff lines — an especially difficult task for lower-income parents who are less likely to have flexible schedules or access to remote work.
—Anna North, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idling
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And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Use intervals: Interval training is an amazing tool for creating short yet effective workouts.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Pleasant and less humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine.Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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The star projector transforms walls and ceilings into a beautiful galaxy, creating a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxing before sleep.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Idling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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