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rested

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verb

past tense of rest

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rested
Adjective
For these especially long flights, this growth can allow passengers to truly feel rested. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Verb
The prosecution and defense both rested their cases on Monday. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 In the execution chamber, a prison chaplain rested his hand on Ramey's shoulder before leading him in a brief prayer. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
Adjective
  • 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
  • But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.
    — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Verb
  • With the rains the park has had lately, the leaves were relaxed and not curled into their dry weather posture.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Party of Four The Douglas crew looked rested and relaxed while on vacation over the Thanksgiving break back in 2022.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Helen knitted and watched women’s basketball on television, Rocky read a schoolbook about the Industrial Revolution in England, and the Schipperke slept on the rug by the fireplace.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Based on overheard conversations of early-morning customers, many slept the night on their boats.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Users will be able to request information on security officers, informants or recruitment targets based on their name, date or place of birth, mother's name, code name and document type or number.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • After fifteen years of living and working in countries across Latin America, she is now based in Medellín, Colombia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The resurrected bill will be heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday morning.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Seminal EVs that met an early death include the EV1 (killed circa 2003), the Chevy Volt (killed 2019), and now the resurrected Chevy Bolt (first killed in 2023) is headed for the boneyard by mid-2027.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Heidi Klum basked in the sunshine while on vacation with family.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Perez basked in the spotlight after setting the franchise mark with his 318th career home run.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Your question is predicated on the view that consistency is desirable, but referees often draw criticism for enforcing rules too strictly, in which case they are labelled robots who do not understand the game.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And isn’t the addiction to scrolling predicated on speculation of sorts?
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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