as in unwearied
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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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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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as in based
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of rested
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
But also do not discount knocking off the hottest team in the league on Friday night, doing it on the second night of a back-to-back against a rested opponent, and doing it without Norman Powell or Andrew Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Toluca, which also defeated the Galaxy in the Campeones Cup last year, rested 10 starters in its Liga MX game against Queretaro on Sunday.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
At least one or two nights per week, over half of women reported waking up without feeling rested compared to 46% of men.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
But also do not discount knocking off the hottest team in the league on Friday night, doing it on the second night of a back-to-back against a rested opponent, and doing it without Norman Powell or Andrew Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bosman rested his case Tuesday afternoon, and witnesses started testifying for the deputies’ attorneys.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Toluca, which also defeated the Galaxy in the Campeones Cup last year, rested 10 starters in its Liga MX game against Queretaro on Sunday.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
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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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Made with breathable, four-way stretch fabric, the pants are slightly tailored yet relaxed for an effortless feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the security oversight requirements are relaxed, the security team may have more time to find problems, and the development team may have more time to launch the app.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Another person who slept over at the condo was Diane and Tex's masseuse, Annie Anderson.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Annie stayed home and slept on Monday, but Casey posted photos of their 2-year-old son, Auggie, at the stadium.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But prosecutors might have a difficult time convincing a jury that the five defendants are guilty of murder, said Linda Parisi, a defense attorney based in Sacramento.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 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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Some of the backlash is predicated on harmful stereotypes about trans women that portray them as predatory opportunists.—
Jenna Norosky,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The resurrected Christ is known by his wounds; in Homer, Odysseus is recognized on his return home by the scar on his leg.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Engineered and built to standards of performance, safety, fit, and finish unapproachable during its first life, the resurrected Allard—which has a body in fiberglass and not in aluminum— is a visually accurate interpretation of the 1950s-era original, though not dimensionally identical.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Nov. 2025
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The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rested. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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