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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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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
At the other end of the sofa, the old woman was sleeping with her head lolling to one side.
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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
Spend your days absorbing its wartime history, wandering the outdoor markets, dining on seafood, rejuvenating at a spa, or hiking secluded coastal trails before lolling on the white-sand beaches.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
From the title on, Babygirl feels designed to get tongues wagging rather than lolling.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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The latest setback for the EV automaker comes amid drooping stocks and backlash against Musk, who has become a controversial figure for his moves to slash the federal workforce under the Trump administration.—
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Its nose appears to droop when out of the water, as seen in a Facebook photo shared by Fish in The News.—
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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.—
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
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Outside the little green brick building hangs the sign with the restaurant's slogan: Automatic For The People.—
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Just a few miles from the beach, the briny sea fog hangs over the pasture.—
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Those seeking a quieter season can bask in a mini Boygenius reunion on Lucy Dacus’ new one, and Julien Baker has an album, too, having teamed with Torres for a country record borne of a decade-old dream.—
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The magazine said residents can bask in warm weather while shopping downtown or attending events at the Sebring International Raceway.—
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The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing.—
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Without his glasses, Bear even mistakes Giraffe, lazing in a long, almost fully reclined deck chair, for a snake.—
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For example, sagging — most associated with poorly supportive bras — is not an ailment, but rather a natural aging phenomenon.—
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The thing feels darn near bulletproof, and the cushions never sag or get lumpy.—
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Mayor rests on bench at police station after DUI arrest She was later escorted out of the police station to an ambulance.—
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For those super long-haul flights in economy, this airplane footrest provides some relief for your legs and back by providing more positions to rest your feet in.—
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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.—
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
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“Loll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loll. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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