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noun (2)

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verb

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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
Routine is everything - Create a clear schedule for meals, walks, rest time. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Bazardo threw 39 pitches, which is the kind of workload that a day’s rest doesn’t automatically reset. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the Ravens decide to rest Jackson this week and lose to the Rams, their margin for error at 1-5 would be extremely slim. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Minimal decor enhances the spacious, open feeling, leaving room for the eyes to rest. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
  • If caught in a rip current, relax and float.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sir, who is the woman sleeping on your shoulder?
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
  • When the day calls for a relaxed, quick meal, don't sleep on Tower 7, which is right on the water and serves fresh, tasty Mexican food with a Baja flair.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Golfing in Weston Gatlin appeared to be a popular leader based on her evaluation reports over a 10-year career at the Foundation, which has just under 20 employees.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The boy band were basking in their 2008 reunion when Blue Bloods came along.
    Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
  • On Friday, Las Vegas finished its 2025 climb with a trophy in hand, basking in the view from the top of the WNBA.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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