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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
Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, getting less than 30 percent of your calories from carbohydrates seems to cause elevated cortisol levels both during exercise and at rest.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Nov. 2025
Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Sliwa’s path to victory is narrow in the overwhelmingly Democratic city, resting on his ability to secure the GOP vote with his tough-on-crime message and Noo Yawk attitude, while picking up moderates who don’t want to elevate Mamdani or return Cuomo to power.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Hawks were without All-Star guard Trae Young, along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Nikola Durisic, Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis (rest).
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
For example, getting less than 30 percent of your calories from carbohydrates seems to cause elevated cortisol levels both during exercise and at rest.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Fibonacci’s new world rested on objective, quantifiable value and empiricism — a novel and fundamental concept.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Sliwa’s path to victory is narrow in the overwhelmingly Democratic city, resting on his ability to secure the GOP vote with his tough-on-crime message and Noo Yawk attitude, while picking up moderates who don’t want to elevate Mamdani or return Cuomo to power.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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McKenna posited that breastfeeding helped babies sleep more while increasing their milk supply and offering greater protection against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Those water and sewer rates are based on an average monthly use rate of 4,000 gallons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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On election night, basking in her milestone accomplishment, Sheffield acknowledged that the party won't last very long.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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