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
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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry also visited his grandmother's resting place in 2023.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry has arrived in Britain and visited Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place to lay a wreath and flowers on the anniversary of her death, his spokesperson confirmed.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Princess Diana’s final resting place at Althorp Estate was decided by her brother Charles.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But like many ancient artefacts, their final resting place was not the place they were originally used and kept.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The cemetery is the final resting place of 5,255 American military dead.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the cobra-style lights was placed under a large pine tree whose branches were resting atop and to the side of it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Typically, the healthy range for a resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 BPM.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, as a franchise, the Broncos looked listless and lost — a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of orange-and-blue bloods everywhere.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The Prime Video series ends with a horrified Daniel looking at Cherry, who's shown smiling at him with her hands calmly resting on very pregnant belly.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Rather than resting on your laurels, you’re motivated to keep pushing forward, always seeking ways to do better.
—Levi King, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
Noun
A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
—Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry also visited his grandmother's resting place in 2023.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry has arrived in Britain and visited Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place to lay a wreath and flowers on the anniversary of her death, his spokesperson confirmed.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Princess Diana’s final resting place at Althorp Estate was decided by her brother Charles.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But like many ancient artefacts, their final resting place was not the place they were originally used and kept.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The cemetery is the final resting place of 5,255 American military dead.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
CFMoto is not resting on its laurels, having just recently revealed its first-ever inline-four sports motorcycle.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the cobra-style lights was placed under a large pine tree whose branches were resting atop and to the side of it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Typically, the healthy range for a resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 BPM.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2020, as a franchise, the Broncos looked listless and lost — a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of orange-and-blue bloods everywhere.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The Prime Video series ends with a horrified Daniel looking at Cherry, who's shown smiling at him with her hands calmly resting on very pregnant belly.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Rather than resting on your laurels, you’re motivated to keep pushing forward, always seeking ways to do better.
—Levi King, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Noun
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most families stay in vacation rentals on these islands and spend their time basking on the sand or exploring nature.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, Black celebrated the birth of another son, who was sleeping peacefully at home as Black recounted his story.—
Cara Anthony,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is no headboard, but when placed against a wall or in a corner, there’s still plenty of space to lean and lounge when not sleeping.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is a warmonger that is basing his policy decisions around the region on narcissism and political ambitions that don't go beyond staying in power for no more than one month.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of these will always fail, some will complete with a breakout, and some will continue basing.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Downstairs, at the other end of the house, the kids were asleep in their beds, and Lacey was all the way across town in the hospital with their new brother.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most people are fast asleep, one mother is already up and about—and her unusual morning schedule has gone viral on Instagram.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Things only get worse when, after the guests go to bed, a tipsy Solène does cheerleading stunts with Damo by the Jacuzzi instead of working.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two, three, and even four-bedroom residences are spacious, feature mature olive trees, relaxing grounds, and gourmet kitchens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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