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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
After-work pickups, dinner preparation, bedtime routines, pumping sessions, and late-night feeds leave little room for rest. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Participants walk, rest, talk and eat together before the ceremony closes near sunset. — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
My aunt was sitting at a round, wooden table with her left hand wrapped around a styrofoam Wienerschitzel cup on the table; her right hand rested above her stomach. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The base of the light cone will start near Cancer, resting just above the horizon, stretching upward through Gemini, and reaching high into the predawn sky toward Taurus. — Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 9 Sep. 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
  • Paying attention to your own body’s needs, and making time for a quick, warm shower can be not only essential for skin health and odor control, but good for relaxation.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The spa is a lovely space at the front of the ship with relaxation areas, a sauna, beauty salon, and fitness center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • The motorcycle overturned and the rider and motorcycle tumbled to a final resting position, where both caught fire, police said.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The children also visited Althorp, the childhood home and final resting place of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.
    — Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remainder
Verb
  • Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas).
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • But as the couple slept, a Russian strike hit a warehouse across the street from their building, sending a blast wave through the apartment and threatening to stop the wedding scheduled for Tuesday morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For the ultimate in comfort and space, the Duplex Suite and the Owner’s Suite can sleep up to four and six people, respectively, and come with several VIP-style amenities and privileges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Nearly 70% of power generated in India was still coal-based while just over 15% came from solar and wind projects in the financial year ending March 2026.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Mainly based in Romania since 2017, the pair has been under investigation since December 2022 in that country for allegations including human trafficking.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • One of the month’s biggest job generators was the leisure and hospitality sector, which added 62,000 jobs, after having posted job losses of 21,000 and 54,000 in July and June, respectively.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Women gained around 68,000 jobs in leisure and hospitality, even as the whole sector added only 62,000, meaning men lost 6,000 jobs in the sector.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of leisure
Noun
  • There is an argument that, in the short term at least, a large influx of marquee players can disrupt a team’s cohesion while new signings bed in.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Start with this quilt set that’s lightweight but comfy for fall, then snag these ever-popular bed pillows with plush filling that shoppers compare to fluffy clouds.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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