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
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, the white sculptural bench adds texture and visual interest while also acting as a resting place for guests.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The Medici Chapels serve as the final resting place of the members of the Medici family.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2019 investigation came after an expensive, years-long legal battle between Sheen’s relatives in Peoria and the New York City archdiocese over his final resting place.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The 2019 investigation was the latest obstacle to hinder Sheen’s cause, coming after an expensive, years-long legal battle between Sheen’s relatives in Peoria and the New York City archdiocese over his final resting place.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Scientists have spent decades searching for the final resting place of Luna 9, the first spacecraft to soft-land on the moon.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, the lamp has been turned into a miniature homage to cubism (and its lampshade is hovering in the air, not resting on anything).
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The nurses, teachers, soldiers and everyone else on her massage table, resting up to go at it again.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Her main tips regard resting in between parties and bringing hygiene items.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Once the sauce has come back to the boil, add the prunes along with any resting juices from the pork.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
But Bowe isn’t resting completely.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Feb. 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
From there, the church served as a resting point for many on an often-multi-state journey to freedom.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, the white sculptural bench adds texture and visual interest while also acting as a resting place for guests.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The Medici Chapels serve as the final resting place of the members of the Medici family.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2019 investigation came after an expensive, years-long legal battle between Sheen’s relatives in Peoria and the New York City archdiocese over his final resting place.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The 2019 investigation was the latest obstacle to hinder Sheen’s cause, coming after an expensive, years-long legal battle between Sheen’s relatives in Peoria and the New York City archdiocese over his final resting place.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Scientists have spent decades searching for the final resting place of Luna 9, the first spacecraft to soft-land on the moon.
—Ilya Ferapontov, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Keep the iron moving – never leave it resting in one spot.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, the lamp has been turned into a miniature homage to cubism (and its lampshade is hovering in the air, not resting on anything).
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The nurses, teachers, soldiers and everyone else on her massage table, resting up to go at it again.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Her main tips regard resting in between parties and bringing hygiene items.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Once the sauce has come back to the boil, add the prunes along with any resting juices from the pork.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
But Bowe isn’t resting completely.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
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Some travelers love vacations that involve doing absolutely nothing—trips where lounging by the beach or pool, napping, reading, or going for a light swim are the most rigorous activities on the agenda.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Researchers looked at the napping habits of 20 young adults, focusing on the tiny gaps between neurons called synapses.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Camille, in turn, finds a new lease on life, basking in the glow of Olivier's obsessive admiration.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of Bernhardt’s pets, Uriah, is the shop cat, and spends her days greeting and playing with customers and basking in the sunshine in her kitty hammock, which overlooks the parking lot from a plate glass window.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Following practices for good heart health like eating a nutritious diet, sleeping enough, getting enough consistent exercise and addressing underlying medical conditions that make heart disease more likely are all important.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s often described as getting the wind knocked out of you, a knot in the stomach or even trouble sleeping.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Although the designer has never been on skis, that didn’t stop him from basing his fall collection on fashions near the slopes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Civil rights groups said that basing a deportation law on Palestinian Authority payments effectively excluded Jewish Israelis, including settlers convicted of attacks against Palestinians, from the threat of losing their citizenship, as the statute targeted people of a certain race.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mary Gingles opened a neighbor’s unlocked door; the resident, Andrew Ferrin, was asleep in his bed.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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As evidence, the prosecution submitted a video of the woman in bed, allegedly filmed by Høiby himself while the woman was asleep.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aulden’s periods of sleep regression also put Humphries in a difficult position.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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The researchers ran an online survey asking runners to track their training and injury status every week for 26 weeks, while also filling out a weekly questionnaire about the quality and quantity of their sleep.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The food is also elevated a bit from the typical Mexican fare, making Perro Salado a great place for a date night, relaxing group dinner or anything in between.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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What does relaxing look like for an Olympic speedskater?—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bedsure Pet is an extension label of Bedsure Home; much like its parent brand, Bedsure Pet is known for making comfortable home products that are equal parts cozy and functional, with top-selling options that range from orthopedic pet beds to pet blankets and more.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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