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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
Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dark Neutrals Taylor is ready to give dark neutrals, such as navy, charcoal, and greige, a rest.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Accordingly, Gen Z’s workplace success will not just rest on their tech-savviness – important though that is.
—Hanne Jesca Bax, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Data in motion is safeguarded through end-to-end encryption with TLS or SSL, while intellectual property at rest is shielded with hashing and tokenization.
—Nagesh Nama, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dark Neutrals Taylor is ready to give dark neutrals, such as navy, charcoal, and greige, a rest.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ramp up before a big event—and rest afterward.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Accordingly, Gen Z’s workplace success will not just rest on their tech-savviness – important though that is.
—Hanne Jesca Bax, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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The property, located in the heart of Jackson, has an on-site concierge to book safaris, outdoor adventures, and wellness appointments to relax between autumn adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Council President Elliot Payne, who voted against the motion, said during the meeting that approximately 60 people are sleeping overnight at the encampment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Battery systems based on it are also potentially safer (less prone to thermal runaway, may handle punctures better).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The most basic building block is that water temperatures reach their warmest levels after basking in summer’s heat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Most families stay in vacation rentals on these islands and spend their time basking on the sand or exploring nature.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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