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
Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Now, a final resting place in New York City is hoping to create the same kind of magic.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.
—Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The late actor’s remains will pass through the Yongin Forest of Peace before being taken to his final resting place at Woosung Memorial Park, The Korea Times stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this parallel 2012, the (fictional) Apollo astronaut's final resting place is the surface of Mars, where hundreds of people (families included) have now made the thriving Happy Valley base their permanent home.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by blooming hydrangeas and less than a two-minute walk to the private Hither Hills beach, the cottage is the perfect resting place for a respite in nature.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
For most, Memorial Day is for quality time, soaking up the sun, and resting.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Far from being random mental noise, dreams appear to be a real-time readout of how well your brain and body are actually resting.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
This damage erodes the wood’s ability to support the weight of everything resting on top of it.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Periodic Persistence Also Seems To Arise A related indication is that once the AI brings up the topic of sleep or resting, the chances are that this will get repeated further along in the chat.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Cooper is smiling with one hand resting on her baby bump.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Harris introduces us to the girls in a sepia flashback, their small bodies clad in matching dresses, one head resting on the other’s shoulder.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
What makes the business especially impressive is that its success is not resting on personality alone.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 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
The marker says the cemetery became the final resting place of many Black residents, many of whom worked in the area’s farming fields, groves and packing houses.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Now, a final resting place in New York City is hoping to create the same kind of magic.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.
—Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The late actor’s remains will pass through the Yongin Forest of Peace before being taken to his final resting place at Woosung Memorial Park, The Korea Times stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this parallel 2012, the (fictional) Apollo astronaut's final resting place is the surface of Mars, where hundreds of people (families included) have now made the thriving Happy Valley base their permanent home.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by blooming hydrangeas and less than a two-minute walk to the private Hither Hills beach, the cottage is the perfect resting place for a respite in nature.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Return all the oxtails to the pot, along with any of their resting juices.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
For most, Memorial Day is for quality time, soaking up the sun, and resting.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Far from being random mental noise, dreams appear to be a real-time readout of how well your brain and body are actually resting.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
This damage erodes the wood’s ability to support the weight of everything resting on top of it.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Periodic Persistence Also Seems To Arise A related indication is that once the AI brings up the topic of sleep or resting, the chances are that this will get repeated further along in the chat.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Cooper is smiling with one hand resting on her baby bump.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Harris introduces us to the girls in a sepia flashback, their small bodies clad in matching dresses, one head resting on the other’s shoulder.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
What makes the business especially impressive is that its success is not resting on personality alone.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 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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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Especially if the human is asleep or an infant.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were asleep as the long, complex operation to capture their father Sunday evening reached its end in Baja.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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What the 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can’t Do Direct clinical trials built specifically around 4-7-8 breathing and sleep onset are still limited.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The Prince of Wales spent part of his summer in 1997 relaxing along the banks of the River Dee in Scotland.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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That might mean booking a chance to buy beer from Belgian monks who like to keep things quiet, or relaxing on a Tuscan farm with a lager made from hops grown nearby.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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