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.
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Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
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Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
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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.
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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.
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Tatjana Freund,
ELLE,
4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
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Emily Willingham,
Scientific American,
14 June 2023
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My resting face is downtrodden.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The cemetery is almost 140 years old and is the final resting place for more than 7,700 people.
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Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place.
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.
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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.
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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.
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Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
17 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.
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The squad is resting at the hotel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shawn Laatsch,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Even with Morocco resting key players, the day’s match was not much of a competition.
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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.
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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.
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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
According to maritime archaeologists, the future site of Hornsea 3 was the final resting place for an over 300-year-old shipwreck that sank carrying a load of massive, valuable lead slabs known as ingots.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My resting face is downtrodden.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The cemetery is almost 140 years old and is the final resting place for more than 7,700 people.
—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place.
—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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
Verb
The movie ends with a shot of the girls sitting by the pool, with Sonya’s head resting on Coley’s shoulder.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them.
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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.
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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.
Adjective
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According to the arrest report, the victim had fallen asleep while seated at the dining room table.
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At least one was an infant, asleep in the back seat.
Noun
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.
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Burrows died in his sleep on Friday morning after a brief illness.
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Hole up in a cozy cottage at The Park micro-resort for the ultimate relaxing vacation.
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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