1
as in idle
not easily aroused to action or work
the lazy dog just wanted to lie on the couch all day and sleep
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2
as in careless
failing to give proper care and attention
that cookbook author can be lazy about giving cooking times and temperatures
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as in to bum
to spend time doing nothing
a good afternoon to spend lazying on the back porch
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lazy people
lazy days
a lazy evaluation
a sloppy evaluation
an imprecise evaluation
a poor evaluation
an insufficient evaluation
an inefficient evaluation
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Recent Examples of lazy
Sugey Palomares, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
Think waterfalls, a koi pond, a lazy river, and even a 35-foot water slide that leads to a hidden grotto.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Once seen as something lazy stoners used and a sign of the decline of civilization, it has now been embraced by such staid organizations as AARP and the Food and Drug Administration.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
On Facebook, the city government shared images of cracks in the walls of the lazy river, rust in the mechanical room and chipping concrete on a pedestrian bridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The kids enjoyed the wave pool, lazy river, and an up-close view of dolphins.
—Sugey Palomares, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
Think waterfalls, a koi pond, a lazy river, and even a 35-foot water slide that leads to a hidden grotto.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Once seen as something lazy stoners used and a sign of the decline of civilization, it has now been embraced by such staid organizations as AARP and the Food and Drug Administration.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
On Facebook, the city government shared images of cracks in the walls of the lazy river, rust in the mechanical room and chipping concrete on a pedestrian bridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lazy
Adjective
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These men would have long periods of time being idle, and the contrast between boredom and peril is pretty extreme.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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At 45-32, the Clippers are tied with the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves and No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies, who were both idle.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following the accident, the driver, a 61-year-old woman, was cited with careless driving and cooperated with investigators at the scene, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was cited with careless driving, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
8 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
Adjective
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Submissions already include some stunning wildlife photography, including a sleepy lion cub on a dirt road, a mountain goat standing in a field of wildflowers, and a rhinoceros strolling in India.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Turning off bright bedroom-ceiling lights and flicking on table or floor lamps can help your brain ease into sleepy mode each evening.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stress Factors There a few factors, mostly neglectful, that can cause stress on your peace lily.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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The rise of institutional investment in housing has also made people more vulnerable to eviction and to neglectful or abusive landlord management practices.—
Made by History,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Bask in the sound of lapping waves from the king-size bed, or laze in a hammock overlooking the water.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When an insecure yet ambitious regime attempts to carry out large-scale social transformation, the indolent bureaucrat makes for an ideal scapegoat.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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The portrayal of federal workers as lazy and indolent continues to be a central aspect of the president’s plans to slash government employment.—
Stephen Engelberg,
ProPublica,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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“Lazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lazy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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