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
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
The optional wooden wrist rests will add another $99 to your pledge, but a carry bag is included.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Ted Linhart, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The strongest case for these clinics rests on early detection.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Following that decision, the Court of International Trade confirmed in early March that the right to reclaim those tariffs rests solely with importers of record, or Amazon, in this specific case.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The 26-year-old British actor, whose reputation rests primarily on his stage work, has auditioned to play James Bond, a source with knowledge of the 007 search tells Variety.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
This statute, colloquially called Section 230 for its place in the Communications Act, rests on the conceit that, free from the threat of litigation, platforms would do good and attend to user preferences far better than regulators ever could.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Carolina’s postseason hopes rests in significant part in what happens these three weeks.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The fair’s identity rests on its unusual balance between art from the 20th and 21st centuries, mixing antiquities, design, modern art, and contemporary work under the same roof.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Noun
Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
The optional wooden wrist rests will add another $99 to your pledge, but a carry bag is included.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
The dirty little secret most insiders either don’t realize or do not want to admit is that the entire TV eco-system rests on the shoulders of these networks.
—Ted Linhart, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The strongest case for these clinics rests on early detection.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Following that decision, the Court of International Trade confirmed in early March that the right to reclaim those tariffs rests solely with importers of record, or Amazon, in this specific case.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The 26-year-old British actor, whose reputation rests primarily on his stage work, has auditioned to play James Bond, a source with knowledge of the 007 search tells Variety.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
This statute, colloquially called Section 230 for its place in the Communications Act, rests on the conceit that, free from the threat of litigation, platforms would do good and attend to user preferences far better than regulators ever could.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Carolina’s postseason hopes rests in significant part in what happens these three weeks.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The fair’s identity rests on its unusual balance between art from the 20th and 21st centuries, mixing antiquities, design, modern art, and contemporary work under the same roof.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new documentary includes footage of this shocking moment, showing Attenborough pressed to the ground as a young gorilla relaxes on top of him, seemingly unbothered by the man in their midst.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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With its iconic buildings, excellent shopping, and decadent dining, there’s no shortage of things to do in the city that never sleeps.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Filming has begun on the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise in the city that never sleeps.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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His work grounds the supernatural in the everyday, drawn from real-world terrors.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Roofing and storm damage Charlotte is exposed to severe thunderstorms, hail and occasional remnants from hurricanes that push inland from the coast.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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However, remnants of dozens of systems that fell apart have caused flooding and other issues in California and the Southwest, while passing storms affect Hawaii.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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He shifts gears seasonally and bases it on what’s fresh.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The committee bases its rate decisions on economic data and its best assessment of how many factors – eg, fiscal policy and geopolitical events – may affect both inflation and employment.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Biodegradable waste consists of organic materials, such as food scraps, vegetable peels, paper, leaves, and agricultural residues, that can be decomposed naturally through microbial processes.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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The Raman spectroscopy didn’t find any residues of plants or resins on the tooth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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