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
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
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
Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This allows the head and neck to remain supported across different working and resting postures.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The city’s signature park is a popular resting place for birds migrating along the east coast.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Your resting periods are essential to prevent mistakes and spark better solutions for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Townspeople believed that one of the Brown women was leaving their final resting place to kill members of their family, and exhumed their bodies in turn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Investigators will now begin identifying the remains in hopes of returning them to their resting place.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The cemetery is also the final resting place of Bardot's parents and her first husband, filmmaker Roger Vadim, who helmed her breakout film And God Created Woman.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
His final resting place is next to the graves of his great aunt, Susan Presley, and great uncle, Noah Presley.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Denver pushed the lead to seven with Porter resting early in the fourth.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tucked on a hillside in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood, the house floats above a natural spring that flows through the property, resting on six concrete columns sunk 30 feet into the ground.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Gentle simmering and a full resting period are key to good texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The reforms would also introduce a system to track truckers’ resting and working hours.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Among these dolphins, males with close social bonds spend much of their time together, often traveling, foraging, mating and resting in the same groups.
—Hasmik Kirakosyan, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Daley Ranch is an Escondido natural gem, resting on more than 3,000 acres of land with over 20 miles of trails.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Noun
Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This allows the head and neck to remain supported across different working and resting postures.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
The city’s signature park is a popular resting place for birds migrating along the east coast.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Your resting periods are essential to prevent mistakes and spark better solutions for everyone involved.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Townspeople believed that one of the Brown women was leaving their final resting place to kill members of their family, and exhumed their bodies in turn.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Investigators will now begin identifying the remains in hopes of returning them to their resting place.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The cemetery is also the final resting place of Bardot's parents and her first husband, filmmaker Roger Vadim, who helmed her breakout film And God Created Woman.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
His final resting place is next to the graves of his great aunt, Susan Presley, and great uncle, Noah Presley.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition to resting, the singer was also told not to drink or smoke.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Denver pushed the lead to seven with Porter resting early in the fourth.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tucked on a hillside in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood, the house floats above a natural spring that flows through the property, resting on six concrete columns sunk 30 feet into the ground.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Gentle simmering and a full resting period are key to good texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The reforms would also introduce a system to track truckers’ resting and working hours.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Among these dolphins, males with close social bonds spend much of their time together, often traveling, foraging, mating and resting in the same groups.
—Hasmik Kirakosyan, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
Daley Ranch is an Escondido natural gem, resting on more than 3,000 acres of land with over 20 miles of trails.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Noun
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Science has much more to learn about the relationships between napping and health in older adulthood, when daytime napping becomes more common.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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From a dog's busy napping schedule while the owner is at work to a cat and canine's vastly different reactions to meeting and all the best canine costumes at the Halloween parade, it's been a spirited week in the pet world.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Florida, basking in warmth this weekend with highs that shoot into the 80s, can look to the cold weather in other states as a taste of what’s to come.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.—
Lauren Sloss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Choose a deluxe cabin for the full crew, which comes with either two queen beds or a queen bed and a pull-out sofa, sleeping up to four people.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Making sure your kids are tucked in and sleeping is one of the best feelings as a parent, even when things didn’t go right during the day.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When Washington comes asking for basing rights, expect polite refusals.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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The league is basing its figures on paying 216 players over 18 teams, accounting for three new expansion teams by 2030.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This city, which can sometimes seem almost asleep at the wheel, is suddenly wide awake.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That welfare fraud was real, as the number of convictions attest, and its scale is a stunner and an indictment of the state’s officials, asleep at the wheel.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The couple say the constant anxiety and weeks indoors have taken a toll, affecting their sleep and their health.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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These shows are often sponsored by sleep, weight loss, hydration and supplement companies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Style your living room with new throw pillow covers and blankets, design a relaxing bedroom with natural cotton sheets, set the table with stoneware plates, or make your kitchen even more functional with premium baking dishes and wooden utensils.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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That must include a lounge set that’s comfy enough for relaxing on the couch but has a polished design that looks put-together when worn out of the house.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bed is surrounded by almost 360 degrees of glass, and schools of fish, octopus and squid regularly travel by (at night, dim lights are activated to attract nocturnal marine life).—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, his office oversees full-service patrol, investigations, warrant and civil divisions, a 400-bed facility and nearly 200 employees.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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