lazing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lazingnext
as in resting

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lazing

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verb

present participle of laze
as in lounging
to spend time doing nothing the kind of sultry August day that makes you want to do nothing but laze

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazing
  1. lounging
  2. resting
  3. leisure
  4. relaxing
  5. slumber
  6. idling
  7. playing
Verb
  • The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bows and ostrich feather cuffs on your heavenly soft pajamas makes precious downtime of lazy mornings and late-night lounging delightfully decadent.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of lounging
Verb
  • During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of resting
Noun
  • With the growth of the leisure society, the Riviera became a huge commercial success.
    Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As JetBlue grows its network of leisure destinations, travelers can enjoy its Core product starting at $499 roundtrip, featuring extra legroom compared to other airlines, a tapas-style menu, and a refreshed inflight entertainment system.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of leisure
Verb
  • That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consider doing light stretches or other relaxing exercises a few hours before bed.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of relaxing
Noun
  • Jaylen Waddle broke out from a deep slumber with 144 receiving yards against the Patriots.
    C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The singing, chanting, and DIY percussion serves to not only symbolically rouse the trees from their slumber but to scare off bugs, blight, and whatever bad spirits might endanger them.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of slumber
Verb
  • An idling car uses only one gallon of gas per hour.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of idling
Verb
  • However, with technology functions playing an increasingly integral role in business growth, other C-level roles have emerged to take on some of the responsibilities.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some fans say folk purists were booing because Dylan was playing electric, while others say the ruckus was merely over the distorted sound.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of playing
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