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verb (1)

past tense of repose

as in hid

to remain out of sight a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose

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as in rested

to refrain from labor or exertion reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work

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reposed

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past tense of repose

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone

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Ashley Luxe Calden Boucle 5-Piece Modular Sectional The sofa purchase to end all sofa purchases, this is the exact sectional Steinfeld reposed on (and destroyed) in her playful Ashley campaign ads. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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But trouble lurked in a left-field box seat — and at shortstop.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Former landlords lurked in bushes or on roofs or waited in cars outside our home.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of lurked

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But the 49ers are rested, just added DeForest Buckner and are a better team top to bottom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Flick had rested Rodri against PSG to keep him fresh for the Real Madrid clash, but that decision backfired with both games ending in defeats.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rested

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Eighty-eight years later, medical professionals won dramatic victories as part of the sweeping blue wave that handed Democrats control of Congress and many state and local offices.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
Often, parents are handed an outdated brochure and sent on their way, Silsby said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of handed

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To all the incredible endorsers who entrusted me with your name, who took time out of your schedule to come campaign with us.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
The rifle is entrusted to the goat herder’s two young sons, who end up firing it from a mountainside at a coach filled with Western tourists just to see how far the bullet would go.

— Ray Bennett, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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Ippolito has an easy charm and nonchalance about him, possibly due to being jet-lagged and sleep-deprived, but his general vibe is relaxed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The adjustable zipper and relaxed fit leave room for endless layering possibilities, like over a thin T-shirt or under a bulky coat depending on the occasion.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

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