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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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Backup catcher Travis d’Arnaud is an important piece of the roster because the Angels would prefer that O’Hoppe gets enough rest to be productive.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Carmel Dagan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
In court filings, Bonjean argued that the case rested on speculation.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Thanks to the contoured rim, it can also be used as an ashtray or a nifty drink rest that never lets condensation spill over.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Backup catcher Travis d’Arnaud is an important piece of the roster because the Angels would prefer that O’Hoppe gets enough rest to be productive.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her final wish is to be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, but after more than 15 years of fighting Parkinson’s, her finances are exhausted.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
In court filings, Bonjean argued that the case rested on speculation.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Longhorn fans can relax for now as Texas defeated BYU 79-71.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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With rooms that sleep up to six, a free continental breakfast every morning, and pet-friendly accommodations, there's plenty to like at Badlands Frontier Cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The layout includes a fold-away kitchen gallery with a wine rack, am entertainment area with an L-shape sofa that converts to a bed, a spacious bathroom with a stand-up shower, and a main sleeping area with a zero-gravity bed (a schematics image suggests the vehicle comfortably sleeps four).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Grégoire, who led a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists, claimed victory after estimates based on partial results placed him well ahead of conservative rival Rachida Dati, who acknowledged defeat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lee criticized the failure of Bondi's DOJ to take new action against Epstein associates, even as the United Kingdom has made arrests based on information in the latest releases of files.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Another 1-0 defeat at Villa, where the home supporters basked in Newcastle’s misery — nobody does schadenfreude quite like football fans — ended the club’s 16-year stay in the top flight.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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