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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
Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 May 2025
Sam Reinhart out rest of Game 2 Florida Panthers star winger Sam Reinhart left Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final vs the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury after taking a hit by Sebastian Aho late in the first period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025
The critical angled cuts required that allow the stringers to rest against the wall, landing and floor have been made at the factory.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Moore has said goodbye to her signature long lengths to officially join Team Bob like this rest of the world of celebrity.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 May 2025
Sam Reinhart out rest of Game 2 Florida Panthers star winger Sam Reinhart left Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final vs the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury after taking a hit by Sebastian Aho late in the first period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Verb
Her hands were clasped as her elbows rested on the table, but the diamond was on full display.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025
The critical angled cuts required that allow the stringers to rest against the wall, landing and floor have been made at the factory.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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But when Steven and Robin stop by Eileen’s house after returning from a relaxing cruise, their lives will never be the same.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The child was sleeping between her 27-year-old mother and stepfather when the dog attacked her.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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June finally makes her way to Luke (O-T Fagbenle), who apparently hasn't slept since rescuing the handmaids at the gallows.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Last year, the Dodgers generated $4.29 million in ticket revenue per regular-season home game, based on figures from MLB’s internal gate report shared with Sportico by a non-Dodgers team.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Anderson’s Academy Award-winning short based on the 1977 Roald Dahl short story of the same name, feels like a children’s pop-up book come to life.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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