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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
Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Adults who report good sleep satisfaction are nearly twice as likely to flourish in life as those dissatisfied with their rest.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Here's where to rest your head in between hikes near active volcanoes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Gillespie and Wolle recognized this pace was unsustainable, though, and so cut it by 40 percent to allow for rest.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Adults who report good sleep satisfaction are nearly twice as likely to flourish in life as those dissatisfied with their rest.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Verb
Patients worried about finding something wrong can rest assured that there is often a less complicated explanation for GI symptoms, such as constipation, that's very treatable.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Here's where to rest your head in between hikes near active volcanoes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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The rest of her look was similarly relaxed, wearing a red scoop-neck midi dress and black, strappy, studded Miu Miu ballet flats.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Like Cernan on Apollo 17, Aldrin also described seeing flashing lights while trying to sleep.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In addition to the main building, where most guests sleep, the original palace also houses several suites filled with antique furniture and plenty of gild trim, which are available to book for a hefty price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Mohammadi’s brother Hamidreza Mohammadi, who is based in Oslo, had said medical examiners previously recommended her transfer to Tehran but the decision was blocked.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Performing in San Francisco means so many who have been with her since her earliest days get a chance to bask in her glory, seeing a local girl making good and thriving at the highest levels of commercial theater.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Stays at River Bluff Farm start with farm-fresh breakfasts and often involve floating down the river, picnicking atop the bluff, or basking in golden-hour views from the expansive deck.—
Hayley Hutson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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