as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
the kids were stretched out on the lounge watching TV
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as in rests
to refrain from labor or exertion
the construction workers spent their break lounging in the shade behind the building
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as in bums
to spend time doing nothing
after putting in tons of overtime at the office, all we wanted to do on vacation was lounge around
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Recent Examples of lounges
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Downtown welcomes rooftop lounges and punk rock sets—while spots like Winter Park and the Milk District serve up indie boutiques and craft brews.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the entertainment side, live music filled many of the ship's lounges, and eclectic playlists helped fill the gaps in other spaces, with day-to-night transitions that always seemed to meet the mood.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Each calendar year, Citi Strata Elite primary cardholders receive four Admirals Club Citi Strata Elite Passes, which grants you entry to Admirals Club lounges worldwide.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Possession is not a glamorous book—nobody lounges around ornate rooms in elegant clothes, drinking sophisticated drinks.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Marijuana lounges would be treated similarly to a tavern or a nightclub under city code.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Downtown welcomes rooftop lounges and punk rock sets—while spots like Winter Park and the Milk District serve up indie boutiques and craft brews.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the entertainment side, live music filled many of the ship's lounges, and eclectic playlists helped fill the gaps in other spaces, with day-to-night transitions that always seemed to meet the mood.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Each calendar year, Citi Strata Elite primary cardholders receive four Admirals Club Citi Strata Elite Passes, which grants you entry to Admirals Club lounges worldwide.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Possession is not a glamorous book—nobody lounges around ornate rooms in elegant clothes, drinking sophisticated drinks.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounges
Noun
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The large lobby-level bar is dotted with couches and an open fireplace.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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The delegations held talks on board, sitting on two rows of pink couches, photos showed.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The evidence strongly indicates JNJ’s rally rests on solid foundations that could support continued outperformance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Routh, who is representing himself despite having little legal experience, has signaled that his defense rests largely on his character.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the new guidance relaxes those limits.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.—
Elizabeth Wellington,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Star actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson who plays the charismatic chef and ex-convict trying to rebuild his life and reputation, will attend the Spanish event, next to co-writers and producers Jónas Margeir Ingólfsson and Hörður Rúnarsson of Act4.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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George Clooney plays the titular protagonist, a famous movie actor who embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Lounges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounges. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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