as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in relaxes
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 sleeps
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 grounds
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of rests
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
The company’s future rests on continuing to strengthen the flow of goods to its stores and websites, reversing negative sales trends and the economy skirting a recession.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
However, there are no center cupholders, fold down arm rests, air vents, or USB ports in the rear seats, meaning passengers will need to rely on the driver or front seat passenger for assistance with air and charging.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
The responsibility to fix this rests on the federal government.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The decision on which algorithm to use rests solely with the Southern Section office, and no bylaw or new proposal can be passed to change that.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Plastic lids can replace spoon rests, coasters, trays, and drip catchers to keep surfaces clean.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The second row is equipped with dual independent zero-gravity captain’s chairs that include leg rests and support full 180-degree rotation, turning the cabin into a flexible social or relaxation space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
His advice largely unheeded, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Thursday said the fate of a Democratic victory now rests squarely on the gubernatorial candidates who flouted him.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Measure your grip The correct diameter for you is the one where the shot rests on the pad of your palm and your fingers are in the proper throwing position.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
First, each of the six propositions rests on eminently reasonable judgments about various institutions and their likely performance, capacities, and incentives.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
An open Quran rests on her lap.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Holding a cup in the air the man aims a hot stream of foaming milk into a stainless steel tumbler sitting inside a steel davara that rests on the counter.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The transition to a clean, green economy rests on the use of lithium-ion batteries to store renewable energy captured by solar and wind energy plants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
In politics, evaluation usually rests on messaging and election results that often have little to do with day-to-day legislating.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Earlier, on the beach, João predicted that Eddy would still try something with Alesia despite the boyfriend obstacle, but the future of their dynamic rests on whether Alesia will find it in herself to put her long-distance boyfriend out of his misery and do what’s right.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
The company’s future rests on continuing to strengthen the flow of goods to its stores and websites, reversing negative sales trends and the economy skirting a recession.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
However, there are no center cupholders, fold down arm rests, air vents, or USB ports in the rear seats, meaning passengers will need to rely on the driver or front seat passenger for assistance with air and charging.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
The responsibility to fix this rests on the federal government.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The decision on which algorithm to use rests solely with the Southern Section office, and no bylaw or new proposal can be passed to change that.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Plastic lids can replace spoon rests, coasters, trays, and drip catchers to keep surfaces clean.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The second row is equipped with dual independent zero-gravity captain’s chairs that include leg rests and support full 180-degree rotation, turning the cabin into a flexible social or relaxation space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Of course, all of this discussion rests on the belief that contractual prohibitions are the load-bearing factor for preventing an AI system from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
His advice largely unheeded, state party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Thursday said the fate of a Democratic victory now rests squarely on the gubernatorial candidates who flouted him.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Measure your grip The correct diameter for you is the one where the shot rests on the pad of your palm and your fingers are in the proper throwing position.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
First, each of the six propositions rests on eminently reasonable judgments about various institutions and their likely performance, capacities, and incentives.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
An open Quran rests on her lap.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Holding a cup in the air the man aims a hot stream of foaming milk into a stainless steel tumbler sitting inside a steel davara that rests on the counter.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The transition to a clean, green economy rests on the use of lithium-ion batteries to store renewable energy captured by solar and wind energy plants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
In politics, evaluation usually rests on messaging and election results that often have little to do with day-to-day legislating.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Verb
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Rising Star in Beverly Hills Gable relaxes on the veranda of his new Beverly Hills rental home in this 1931 photo, which accompanied an article in Screenland magazine.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the clip, Megan relaxes on a hotel bed wearing a long, bombshell-blonde wig in the most divine blend of honeyed shades, styled in lush, loose waves by her hairstylist Kellon Deryck.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Poor sleep affects everyone Ninety-five percent of all caregivers agreed that good sleep is essential to overall family function, and nearly 80% said their own sleep suffers when their child sleeps poorly, the poll found.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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My hamster turned the curler box into a trundle bed for when her cousin sleeps over.—
Fiona Landers,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Texas State left fielder Harley Vestal grounds out.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ghostface can never really be defeated, because anyone can pick up a knife and be Ghostface, which grounds the movies in a reality often missing from the genre.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like this Earth sign, this recurring float basks in abundance and is deliciously on-brand with the Thanksgiving staple.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The remnants of three missions from the Spanish colonial era are protected by the Tumacácori National Historical Park, just about four miles south of town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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When assessing which military is responsible for a particular strike – in any conflict – CNN typically obtains images of the remnants of the weapons used in the attack and provides these to munitions experts so that their provenance can be assessed.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company bases gender on driver's license information, Uber told USA TODAY.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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While Cadillac is building a new headquarters in Indiana, Haas bases much of its key operations in Europe, with close ties to Ferrari and a new partnership with Toyota.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The crucifix hangs over Holy Spirit in Winfield.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shadow of Goya, also from Aragón, hangs over many shots.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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