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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bates' car swerved off the freeway and came to a rest in a culvert, police said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Grip the skillet with your dominant hand, palm facing up, then hold a serving plate in your other hand and rest the lip of the skillet on the edge of the plate.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bates' car swerved off the freeway and came to a rest in a culvert, police said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Waller, the Miami Dolphins’ top offensive addition this offseason, missed the media’s viewing portion of Thursday’s practice, which coach Mike McDaniel insinuated the veteran tight end was being rested Wednesday to ensure his participation.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Grip the skillet with your dominant hand, palm facing up, then hold a serving plate in your other hand and rest the lip of the skillet on the edge of the plate.
—Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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As the pursuit of healthspan begins to rival the chase for wealth, a new era of travel is emerging—one where vacations don’t just relax you, but rejuvenate your cells, optimize your brain, and extend your life.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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These include bronchodilators that relax the airway muscles and anti-inflammatories that reduce inflammation and mucus production.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Prior to menopause, perimenopause can cause hormone levels to fluctuate, leading to unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes and sleep problems.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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His younger daughter barely slept that night.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Formed less than two years ago, Dubai Basketball will begin playing next month in the EuroLeague, widely considered the second-best basketball competition in the world, and is the first sports team based in the Emirate to compete in an international league.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Following the premiere screening, Elordi, his director, and castmates Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth bask in the adulation of the crowd, and the Euphoria star wipes tears from his eyes, as video captured by The Hollywood Reporter shows.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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