LAZYING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

lazying

verb

present participle of lazy

as in lazing

to spend time doing nothing a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch

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The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.

— Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Definition of lazing

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Above that, the expansive upper deck offers lounging areas, sunbeds, a bar, and a Jacuzzi.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
If lounging by the water gets old, the resort runs a wide range of complimentary activities, from yoga sessions to an aloe scrub–making class.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of lounging

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Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of loafing

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The brand notes that this pillow is perfect for all sorts of sleepers, including those who like resting on their back, side, and stomach.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
That first reactor is already resting at a shipyard, ready for installation into the ship’s hull.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resting

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If location isn’t all-important to you, you’ll still be taken in by the property’s palatial restaurant, secret garden above the bustling street, and relaxing pool—undoubtedly one of the longest in Lisbon.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rather than relaxing on his lead, Becerra should be constantly moving around the state, introducing himself to Californians and — more importantly — listening to their problems and ideas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxing

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Diesel engine idling and high-risk industrial activity across the street from homes and parks would bring air, noise and light pollution.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
And Rovell quickly discovered Kobe’s mind was incapable of idling, even during dead-of-night text exchanges.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of idling

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Okeadu slid to the ground with a thud, his head lolling strangely, with sharp, anguished sounds rising from his body.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
My dad was the king of belting along to Hall & Oates and the Rolling Stones, but karaoke there usually took the form of the residents watching, heads lolling, as the caretakers performed the songs.

— Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of lolling

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