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noun (1)

ˈrest How to pronounce rest (audio)
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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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rest

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noun (2)

as in remainder
a remaining group or portion can you hand me the rest of those papers?

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verb

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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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as in to base
to find a basis you're resting your argument on a faulty premise

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Recent Examples of rest
Noun
Ninety-six percent of applications had a rest of world (ROW) sales agent attached, and 48% of those agents provided a minimum guarantee (MG) upfront. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2026 In the meantime, Barczi is back home in Naperville and getting some rest while recovering from the surgery. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Verb
The supreme leader who ruled Iran for over three decades will be laid to rest Thursday after being killed at the start of the war. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Come here to rest, regenerate, and detoxify—to return to your true self, and learn how to stay that way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
  1. relaxation
  2. resting
  3. remainder
  4. relax
  5. sleep
  6. base
  7. leisure
  8. bed
Noun
  • There are three saunas—bio, steam bath and Finnish—and relaxation areas with a herbal tea corner and a library.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • They were given choices, both positive (peace, relaxation, and relief) and negative (anxiety, fear of missing out, and discomfort).
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Khamenei's final resting place is in the holy city of his hometown Mashhad, which holds profound religious significance for Shia Islam, and is where his father, the previous ayatollah, is buried.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Definition of remainder
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  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Cable and telecom lobby groups submitted comments supporting the FCC plan to eliminate or relax various requirements.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Certain antidepressants may also be prescribed to help manage cataplexy, sleep paralysis and hallucinations.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The findings reinforce the fact that even something that seems as harmless as sleeping for six hours a night instead of seven—roughly what the participants in this study did—has negative effects on the body.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of sleep
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  • Created in honor of Birds Georgia’s 100-year birthday, the Georgia Birding Trail is a network of locations picked based on accessibility, amenities and wildlife viewing potential, including habitats such as Murphey Candler Park and Reed Creek Park.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • Volkswagen notes that swapping out the standard AGM leisure battery for the pair of LiFePO4 batteries, which can also be done on its own without the solar panel, increases total usable capacity by nearly 40%.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • According to InterNations’ Expat Insider 2025 report—which evaluates five key aspects of daily living, from safety and healthcare to leisure, transportation, and environmental conditions—Spain is the top destination for healthcare for expats.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Definition of leisure
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  • Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
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