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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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For visitors seeking rest and relaxation, spend an afternoon at Roosevelt Baths & Spa, a hydrotherapy spa that uses mineral water from the nearby springs to provide guests with innovative wellness treatments.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Mahomes didn’t play in last year’s game there, however, as KC coach Andy Reid rested many starters with the postseason looming.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Cats that only have tail paralysis (and no other major nerve damage) often recover well with rest and supportive care, or sometimes require further surgery to stabilize the injury.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For visitors seeking rest and relaxation, spend an afternoon at Roosevelt Baths & Spa, a hydrotherapy spa that uses mineral water from the nearby springs to provide guests with innovative wellness treatments.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Mahomes didn’t play in last year’s game there, however, as KC coach Andy Reid rested many starters with the postseason looming.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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With no rooster to sing in a new day, Marialice begins a journey in endless night to find the sleeping sun, accompanied by tiny chick Little.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jessie didn’t sleep that night.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s tariffs have especially hurt Canada’s auto sector, much of which is based in Ontario.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek's tracker, based on the 10 most recent polls, shows Spanberger with an eight point lead over Earle-Sears, on 51 percent to 43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And at the same time, while the East shivers, much of the West will bask under unusually mild to even warm weather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.—
Lucy Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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