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as in relaxed
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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2
as in slept
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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3
as in based
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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as in unwearied
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Recent Examples of rested
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
My goal was simple — to look more rested and refreshed without losing my natural expressions.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Having their main players rested and healthy when the season officially begins makes sense.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Show up as the most rested, relaxed and high energy version of you, and make decisions only as this person.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
My goal was simple — to look more rested and refreshed without losing my natural expressions.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In the snap, the influencer wore a pale blue gown and rested her head on Trevor's shoulder, who was dressed in a coordinating suit.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Having their main players rested and healthy when the season officially begins makes sense.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
Verb
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Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, keeping your back and shoulders relaxed.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Last month, a civilian body that oversees the Oakland police approved new policies that relaxed previous restrictions on when the city’s officers can initiate a high-speed chase.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Oct. 2025
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Loli already inside the apartment, watching from the window as her mother slept.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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The weapons of the Hwasong-11 series are short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) based on Russia’s Iskander missiles, which have seen extensive use in Moscow’s devastating strikes across Ukraine.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Overcoming multiple hardships and handicaps at a young age, Carson by self-discipline and unwearied labors became a master neurosurgeon, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a model father.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2024
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Its humor, fun, stories, and unwearied explanations count for plenty.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Forbes,
3 Oct. 2022
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After completing the simple three-step routine, the actress basked in the glow of her hydrated skin.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, the resurrected CFA already has well over 500 names.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Zehetmayr remained vague about the company’s plans for Fyre Festival, the resurrected Limewire brand is focused on launching non-fungible tokens to help users get access to music, which may hint at the company’s plans for the Fyre Festival brand.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rested. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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