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
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Their remains are taken to the Dover Air Force Base mortuary for identification by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System and preparation for their final resting place.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
After identification, the fallen, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command from Des Moines, Iowa, are placed in a casket and transported to their final resting places.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Julie Peterson was finally moved to her final resting place a few weeks ago.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave Located in Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, stop by to see Poe’s final resting place.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The fallout includes damaged reputations, irate customers and lost confidence and early final resting places at junk yards.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
The Beautiful mixer also deserves bonus points for remaining stable while resting on the counter between uses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Action begins with a tight shot on a glass resting on a bar, then a waiter pours some tequila over the ice in the glass.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
With the games dripping out, one at a time, the entire planet is focused on a single match while it is being played, all the eyes of the world resting on twenty-two elite athletes acting out a sporting telenovela, living making decisions without a script, under conditions of hysterical pressure.
—Jeffrey Pierre, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At first glance, one person questioned if the bedding was made of silk and felt even more convinced after resting on them.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The family of Autumn Harvey and Iona Sellers are resting a little easier since Bryan Cherry was named the suspect in their deaths.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Just as the sun prepared to sink beyond the escarpments, its rays struck every piece of the fractured glass resting on top of the window frames, alighting all of them at once, as if they were shot with electricity.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, Wells grabs a round of dough resting in semolina flour.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 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
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Their remains are taken to the Dover Air Force Base mortuary for identification by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System and preparation for their final resting place.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
After identification, the fallen, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command from Des Moines, Iowa, are placed in a casket and transported to their final resting places.
—Michael Dorgan , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Julie Peterson was finally moved to her final resting place a few weeks ago.
—Cheryl Fiandaca, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave Located in Westminster Hall and Burying Ground, stop by to see Poe’s final resting place.
—Gaby Iori
march 3, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The fallout includes damaged reputations, irate customers and lost confidence and early final resting places at junk yards.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Give yourself space by resting between tasks.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
The Beautiful mixer also deserves bonus points for remaining stable while resting on the counter between uses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Action begins with a tight shot on a glass resting on a bar, then a waiter pours some tequila over the ice in the glass.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
With the games dripping out, one at a time, the entire planet is focused on a single match while it is being played, all the eyes of the world resting on twenty-two elite athletes acting out a sporting telenovela, living making decisions without a script, under conditions of hysterical pressure.
—Jeffrey Pierre, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
At first glance, one person questioned if the bedding was made of silk and felt even more convinced after resting on them.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The family of Autumn Harvey and Iona Sellers are resting a little easier since Bryan Cherry was named the suspect in their deaths.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Just as the sun prepared to sink beyond the escarpments, its rays struck every piece of the fractured glass resting on top of the window frames, alighting all of them at once, as if they were shot with electricity.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, Wells grabs a round of dough resting in semolina flour.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 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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If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.—
P. Daniel Patterson,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Grossman shows Erling basking in the success this footage brought him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Producer Macdara Kelleher has been basking in the glow of his homeland’s successes this past week, as a diverse range of Irish filmmaking talent shares the spotlight around the Academy Awards.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Calm sets in, but so does the kind of over-relaxation that leads to micro-sleep — periods of four to five seconds — which, at highway speeds around 60 mph, can careen a car the length of a football field while the driver is basically asleep at the wheel.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Have fun explaining exactly what went on while your child was asleep.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While drinking enough water is important, rigid daily targets without guidance can disrupt sleep or contribute to electrolyte imbalances if large amounts of fluid are consumed quickly.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nakheon Choi of South Korea captured a slice of life in the country's capital, depicting workers relaxing in the Cheonggyecheon stream that runs through Seoul during a busy day in the concrete jungle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The facility would have 50-70 beds and provide treatment for people who are committed to a state institution or ordered to receive treatment for substance use disorder.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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