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 resting
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
It was nearly all exposed to the sun, but the trail was punctuated by spots of shade with picnic benches that offered ideal resting points.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
That cemetery is the final resting place for stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Autry, Buster Keaton and Steve Allen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Houston police even recovered a stray bullet from the bed where the mother and her newborn had been resting just moments earlier, according to KTKR-TV.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
As Lendeborg spoke his mother, Yissel Riposo, stood behind him, resting her cheek between his shoulder blades.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
That, and a large machine gun resting on the crisp white tablecloth, helped their spot on the show floor stand out somewhat in the sea of sellers trying to draw curious eyes.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucked between the second and third-floor staircases is a life-size statue of a nude woman leaning forward, her elbows resting on a pedestal displaying a bronze bust of the same statue.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the crew will spend most of their seventh day in space off duty, resting for their final homecoming—and no doubt reminiscing about their fleeting encounter with the moon.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
My hand moved instinctively to my stomach, resting at the height of the curve.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Most of the time is in fact resting.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Noun
Beds should be placed in warm, draught-free areas, ideally offering both a quiet resting spot and a place near family activity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
It was nearly all exposed to the sun, but the trail was punctuated by spots of shade with picnic benches that offered ideal resting points.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
That cemetery is the final resting place for stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Autry, Buster Keaton and Steve Allen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Also in the vehicle was Jack Zyska, the Knights’ Director of Position Player Development, and junior pitcher Braden Smith, who was resting in the back.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Houston police even recovered a stray bullet from the bed where the mother and her newborn had been resting just moments earlier, according to KTKR-TV.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
As Lendeborg spoke his mother, Yissel Riposo, stood behind him, resting her cheek between his shoulder blades.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
That, and a large machine gun resting on the crisp white tablecloth, helped their spot on the show floor stand out somewhat in the sea of sellers trying to draw curious eyes.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucked between the second and third-floor staircases is a life-size statue of a nude woman leaning forward, her elbows resting on a pedestal displaying a bronze bust of the same statue.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the crew will spend most of their seventh day in space off duty, resting for their final homecoming—and no doubt reminiscing about their fleeting encounter with the moon.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
My hand moved instinctively to my stomach, resting at the height of the curve.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Most of the time is in fact resting.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most travelers base themselves in either Giglio Porto or Campese, both on the water, and pass their days swimming, sunning, napping, and feasting on fresh seafood at outdoor restaurants.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Following news that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, had filed for divorce, Draper is basking in her new relationship status.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because large language models contain vast datasets that can contain biased information, there are risks in basing real estate decisions too closely on what technologies suggest.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My 13-year-old is finally asleep.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Masters champ sought help in 2017 after his first DUI arrest, also in the Jupiter are after police found Woods asleep at the wheel in a running car.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watson said smokable products – including pre‑rolls – are among the industry's biggest sellers because customers rely on the faster onset for pain relief and sleep.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the showers come with aromatherapy pods that can be attached to the nozzles, for a relaxing sensory experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ayotte, a Republican, had sparred with federal officials after ICE disclosed plans to spend $158 million to convert a warehouse in the town into a 500-bed processing center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The landlord got rid of his king-sized bed, his Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Dolce and Gabbana items.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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