as in to lazy
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 laze
Getty The best things to do in Lake Annecy
There are more than enough opportunities to laze about with coffee and pain au chocolat, meander through Old Town Annecy’s labyrinth streets (especially during its spectacular Christmas Market season), or unwind at several spas.
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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
Tables are still available at restaurants hosting Thanksgiving feasts across the city, but why not stay home, enjoy your rent, and laze around in your coziest sweatpants on Thursday, November 28 when the feast can come to you.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Under the pleasant drip of a fire hydrant, about three dozen goldfish are lazing around in a sidewalk aquarium that doubles as a piece of public art.
—Matt Stieb, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2024
Visitors can laze on its sandy beaches, a rarity on the rocky Costa Brava shoreline, or explore its secret coves, which is best done by Llaüt, a traditional fishing boat, or on foot along the Cami de Ronda, a gorgeous coastal trail.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
Tables are still available at restaurants hosting Thanksgiving feasts across the city, but why not stay home, enjoy your rent, and laze around in your coziest sweatpants on Thursday, November 28 when the feast can come to you.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Under the pleasant drip of a fire hydrant, about three dozen goldfish are lazing around in a sidewalk aquarium that doubles as a piece of public art.
—Matt Stieb, Curbed, 8 Aug. 2024
Visitors can laze on its sandy beaches, a rarity on the rocky Costa Brava shoreline, or explore its secret coves, which is best done by Llaüt, a traditional fishing boat, or on foot along the Cami de Ronda, a gorgeous coastal trail.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laze
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Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Our picks include sets perfect for traveling, running errands, or lounging in the house.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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An early, brutal cold swept through the Interlake, chilling the earth before tens of thousands of snakes could reach the warmth of their underground dens.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bravo’s comments about Woodley come after the pair were first spotted strolling in Paris together last month.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fans were still bummed that he was reassigned to minor-league camp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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For more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our Switch 2 game wishlist and learn why we’ll be bummed if Switch 2 lacks these features.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Helena, as the beautiful if bored wife’s name is styled, fingers languorously a slim gold necklace, often while lolling on a swing.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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No one lolls or drawls in this Streetcar; there’s no Vaseline on the lens.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs — The steel producer declined 1.2% after a report from the Minnesota Star Tribune said Cleveland-Cliffs would temporarily idle two factories, resulting in hundreds of job cuts.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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In court papers, top CFPB officials have said the agency remains committed to meeting its obligations under the law, rejecting arguments that by idling the majority of the agency's staff and canceling the bulk of its contracts, the Trump administration is violating the law.—
Douglas Gillison and Daniel Wiessner,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The showers are expected to dawdle in the area before exiting by early afternoon, the National Weather Service said in its forecast discussion.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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Now is not the time to dawdle, as certain entries on the list might still sell out by week’s end.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Laze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laze. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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