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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
Sending him down gave the Marlins the most rested bullpen possible for Thursday’s series finale against the Twins. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 The newsletter will return tan, rested and ready on May 1. Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
My thesis this week for a bearish-to-bullish reversal rested on the idea that ZS had been unfairly punished and that the 50-day moving average was turning positive. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 May 2026 The attorneys for the four defendants rested their cases on Wednesday afternoon, and closing arguments are expected to take place on Monday. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 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
  • Its humor, fun, stories, and unwearied explanations count for plenty.
    Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
Verb
  • As with every suite, furnishings are designed by Urquiola to be relaxed, neutral, and comfortable, keeping your attention firmly on the magnificent location.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • This maxi skirt is another versatile warm-weather staple — it's relaxed for daytime, but easy to dress up with simple accessories for evening plans.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Nancy O'Leary, who lives in a senior facility in Garden Grove, slept near Friedman at the shelter.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • Mateo, who is 9, and Christopher, who is 8, hadn’t slept on a bed with a mattress in months.
    New York Times, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
  • The plot pivot point is based on a real proposal (but never actualized) to pay New York City homeowners to shelter migrants in their homes.
    The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Pope basked in their friendship.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • Dressed in a black T-shirt, adorned with black sunglasses and an omnipresent smile, the Philadelphia 76ers star big man basked in the glow of the first Game 7 victory of his career.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Cove Kaz's investment is predicated on a belief that Kazakhstan's tungsten reserves will have a lifespan that outlasts many political cycles.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • That enshrinement is predicated on what Valentine, 76, was able to do in the dugout for the Mets, at the helm of one of the most successful and entertaining periods in club history.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Jessie Buckley is the resurrected Bride, who demands to be heard alongside her patchwork partner Frank (Christian Bale) and starts a revolution.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2026
  • Callaghan is insistent that the resurrected All Gas, No Brakes remain politics-free.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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