as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the resting cat was curled up in my favorite chair
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as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
the hyena is ready to scavenge again after its brief resting
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as in basking
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 dozing
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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as in basing
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of resting
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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
The road continues from Beersheba to Hebron, home to the Cave of the Patriarchs, purchased by Abraham some 3,800 years ago and traditionally regarded as the resting place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
One of England’s great private castles, home to the Dent-Brocklehurst family since the 1830s, Sudeley Castle is the final resting place of Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 June 2026
Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Built roughly 4,500 years ago as the eternal resting place of Egypt’s great pharaohs, the Pyramids of Giza remain among the most recognizable monuments on Earth — even though neither the pharaohs nor their treasures are still inside.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Navy officials emphasized that the site represents the final resting place of 83 sailors who lost their lives during the war and should be treated as a war grave.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The pieces can be separated to create extra resting space during meal prep or repurposed as vessels for nuts or olives at your next happy hour.
—Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
The squad is resting at the hotel.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Many people now use fitness trackers to count their steps, smartwatches to monitor resting heart rates, sleep trackers to evaluate recovery and even continuous glucose monitors to follow their blood sugar trends in real time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The couple's 4-year-old son, Axel, could also be seen resting a hand on his new baby sister.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Outside of Houston, homeowner Sherri James was startled by a sudden crash, only to discover a 6-inch (15-cm) hole in her roof and a small piece of the solar system resting on her floor.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Even with Morocco resting key players, the day’s match was not much of a competition.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Holding hands, sitting close together, or resting a hand on your partner's arm can signal to both of your nervous systems that no one is actually in danger.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
Adjective
That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Noun
Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
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
The road continues from Beersheba to Hebron, home to the Cave of the Patriarchs, purchased by Abraham some 3,800 years ago and traditionally regarded as the resting place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
One of England’s great private castles, home to the Dent-Brocklehurst family since the 1830s, Sudeley Castle is the final resting place of Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 June 2026
Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Built roughly 4,500 years ago as the eternal resting place of Egypt’s great pharaohs, the Pyramids of Giza remain among the most recognizable monuments on Earth — even though neither the pharaohs nor their treasures are still inside.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Navy officials emphasized that the site represents the final resting place of 83 sailors who lost their lives during the war and should be treated as a war grave.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
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The movie ends with a shot of the girls sitting by the pool, with Sonya’s head resting on Coley’s shoulder.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The pieces can be separated to create extra resting space during meal prep or repurposed as vessels for nuts or olives at your next happy hour.
—Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
The squad is resting at the hotel.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Many people now use fitness trackers to count their steps, smartwatches to monitor resting heart rates, sleep trackers to evaluate recovery and even continuous glucose monitors to follow their blood sugar trends in real time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The couple's 4-year-old son, Axel, could also be seen resting a hand on his new baby sister.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Outside of Houston, homeowner Sherri James was startled by a sudden crash, only to discover a 6-inch (15-cm) hole in her roof and a small piece of the solar system resting on her floor.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Even with Morocco resting key players, the day’s match was not much of a competition.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Holding hands, sitting close together, or resting a hand on your partner's arm can signal to both of your nervous systems that no one is actually in danger.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pulse Picks The Knicks are still basking in their title, but oddsmakers aren’t so sure about their chances next year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Instead, the vibe was one of just basking in the summer sun and the world’s game.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Rely on simple, hands-off strategies like withdrawing only dividends and interest, basing calculations on your current lifestyle, or pulling just your RMDs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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When that fire started four years ago, Zowey McCue was asleep in a locked bathroom, where a plywood slab placed over the tub served as her makeshift bed, officials said.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Skincare cannot substitute for sleep, diet, exercise and consistent sun protection.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Lacoo Zero Gravity Chairs, Set of 2 Transform your outdoor area into a relaxing retreat with these ergonomic lounge chairs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Cannabis beverages are one of the industry's fastest-growing categories, attracting consumers looking for relaxing alternatives to alcohol.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 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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