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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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This isn’t productive reflection, but rather intrusive thoughts disrupting your rest.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The steak needs to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves are just one win away from securing some rest ahead of the Western Conference Finals after taking down the Lakers in five, though their success against the Warriors sans Stephen Curry does come with a caveat.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This isn’t productive reflection, but rather intrusive thoughts disrupting your rest.
—Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025
Verb
However, Canales warns that Spanish cinema cannot rest on festival laurels alone.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The steak needs to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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The mood among the squad was relaxed throughout Monday and Tuesday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Or Martha’s Vineyard to relax around the shores with their families.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
22 May 2025
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His parents went to sleep that night believing their son would soon be in Florida, and play a practice round that next day.—
Mac Engel
May 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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The quiet child keeps mostly to himself, eating lunch in the locker room and occasionally sleeping there too.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Barker Woods is now considered an old-growth forest, based on the age of the trees, but they were planted by the Barker family on acreage that was once farmland.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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