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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
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Here’s hoping her time away allows the singer some rest and relaxation after too many hours in the spotlight.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, make sure to let the steaks rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But there’s a reason why rest is considered some of the best medicine when sick; sleep is essential for the immune system to fight infections.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
Here’s hoping her time away allows the singer some rest and relaxation after too many hours in the spotlight.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Service animals will rest in the seating area of the guest with a disability and not in the aisle.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Also, make sure to let the steaks rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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Guests can also opt to relax by the 82-foot resort pool.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Martin called me on April 30th to tell me that Jim was sleeping, that Jim was dying now.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
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Having managed him in winter ball and tracked his tumultuous career, the Red Sox manager how much Sunday meant to the right-hander and had encouraged him to bask in the glow.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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