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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the coming weekend will provide some much needed rest
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as in resting
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
after a long day, I lay down on the couch for a little rest before dinner
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
a beach resort that caters to gung ho exercisers and athletes as well as vacationers who just want to rest
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as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep
the patient is currently resting, but as soon as he awakes, I'll tell him you called
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Recent Examples of rest
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 15 June 2026
This week, though, is telling you to slow your roll and rest, recharge, and breathe.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Each day, it’s cared for, fed and given a place to rest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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Noun
The decision to postpone the shows was made after Stewart visited the Colorado Voice Clinic on Monday and was prescribed vocal rest, according to a statement from show promoter Live Nation.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 15 June 2026
This week, though, is telling you to slow your roll and rest, recharge, and breathe.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Verb
The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Each day, it’s cared for, fed and given a place to rest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Noun
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Joivi 5-Piece Outdoor Sectional Sofa Bring resort-style relaxation to your outdoor space with this five-piece patio set.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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My relaxation space was a wooden bed that alternated between wide slats and screens.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just 1,040 afternoons to sit by the pool, play catch in the yard with your kids, or just relax and enjoy life on the patio.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Book a room with a view, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Done well, an agent that never sleeps can catch a fraudulent transfer at two in the morning, or rescue a payment about to be rejected over a missing code, the kind of save that protects ordinary customers as much as the bank.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Georgia Hawley, chief communications officer for the mission, said the mission actually has 296 beds and about 125 more people sleep in its dining room or courtyard — and the people sleeping there aren’t always the same.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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This is the most recent development in a DOE investigation into the district, claiming the schools allowed male students to participate on female sports teams, use female bathrooms, and share overnight accommodations with female students based on their gender identity.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The team are, for now, based in Tijuana and will have to commute to the United States for their World Cup matches, after the US denied visas to 15 Iran Football Federation officials, according to Reuters.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This is because business travel slows down at the end of the week, leaving more deals for leisure travelers.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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While the leisure and hospitality sector saw a boost in hiring in the Labor Department’s May jobs report released June 5, Bethune said that is probably being driven, in part, by a temporary increase in summer hiring tied to the World Cup.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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