1
as in to droop
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
the heads of the flowers lolled on their stems in the blistering heat
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2
as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
farmhands lolling about in the shade and taking a break from the midday sun
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
some members of the decorating committee were hard at work, and others were just lolling about
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Recent Examples of loll
No one lolls or drawls in this Streetcar; there’s no Vaseline on the lens.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
At the other end of the sofa, the old woman was sleeping with her head lolling to one side.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
The counter is decorated with a snarling griffin, its open mouth and lolling tongue pointed at the shop girl.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
At the other end of the sofa, the old woman was sleeping with her head lolling to one side.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
The counter is decorated with a snarling griffin, its open mouth and lolling tongue pointed at the shop girl.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loll
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Some strokes are more severe than others, with people experiencing only mild confusion or a drooping smile while others can lose mobility or even consciousness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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But when Steven and Robin stop by Eileen’s house after returning from a relaxing cruise, their lives will never be the same.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
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But the racial disparity that motivated Freedom House’s inception hung over the service.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Activists hung a giant transgender pride flag from a famous landmark in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday morning.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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And if that interest is lazing by the beach, transfers to local beach clubs will be offered as well.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the dog lazed in the dirt in Shelby Park, one guardsman ruminated about new missions to alleviate the boredom.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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The data also showed EV sales holding up well against a sagging overall auto market in Europe.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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The modifications and upgrades come as QX60 sales sagged in the first quarter of the year, dipping 8.7% from the first three months of 2024.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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The art of resting is one that entrepreneurs often think is beneath them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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He could also be seen climbing and lounging in trees placed inside his room.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The group exchanged stories and lounged until 3 a.m. Jordan Collins bought a ticket for storytelling at Jai after hearing about it on Inm’s social media.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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“Loll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loll. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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