as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the resting cat was curled up in my favorite chair
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as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
the hyena is ready to scavenge again after its brief resting
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as in basking
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 dozing
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 basing
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Adjective
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According to the scholar Maria Tatar, these were folktales shared among adults after hours, while the children were asleep.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Her cellmate was asleep on the top bunk as Upton paced and looked out of the cell door’s window.Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Why has simply being awake in a comfortable bed become such an awful situation?Korin Miller, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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This fall, one of the larger houses along the lane has been turned into a bar for enjoying a nightcap as the forest settles into dusk, and before guests pad off to bed.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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For example, if a child is not sleeping well, a parent might watch videos on how to improve the youth’s sleep, Liben said.Kara Alaimo, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sara Blakely, the brain behind Spanx and worth $1.3 billion, knows the value of a good night's rest.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nomura has ridden a wave of deals and trading as Japan’s stock and bond markets rebound from years of slumber.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 1 Nov. 2024
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These simple lifestyle tweaks could salvage your slumber (and your sanity).Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
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