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adjective

Definition of loafingnext
as in lounging

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loafing

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noun

as in lolling

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loafing

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verb

present participle of loaf
as in idling
to spend time doing nothing the kind of sultry August afternoon that makes you just want to loaf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loafing
  1. lounging
  2. lethargic
  3. inactive
  4. resting
  5. inert
  6. playing
  7. relaxing
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of lounging
Adjective
  • The endangered turtle was hypothermic and lethargic, stunned by the chilly waters of Pedder Bay.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Suns trailed by as many as 18 points in the first quarter after a lethargic start, but fought back thanks to a game-high 33 points from Devin Booker and 30 from Kevin Durant.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of lethargic
Adjective
  • Herbert was inactive Sunday for the second consecutive week.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Advertisement White struggled to regain his form, however, and with cornerback Darious Williams returning from injured reserve and the Rams looking for a boost in the secondary, White was inactive the last three games.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of inactive
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of resting
Adjective
  • According to the study, 5 million tons of inert diamond dust could potentially cool the planet by almost 1.6 degrees Celsius in 45 years.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The 202-foot tall Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. EDT Friday morning, carrying an inert payload into space on a mission that, if successful, would qualify the rocket to carry payloads for national security missions.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of inert
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of playing
Verb
  • 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
  • The popular Bed Wedge is known for its relaxing properties and versatile aesthetic appeal, blending effortlessly with various bedroom decors and serving as a practical solution to keeping sleeping pillows in place.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of relaxing
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