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
Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
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
ABC News, 1 June 2026
Their competitive advantage traditionally rests on operational efficiency rather than symbolic value.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Yardeni’s theory rests on a few other facts.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Most fundamentally, the company rests on the premise that oceans have value worth protecting.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
However, sometimes birds are still able to peck through, pull fruit off, or even slip underneath when the netting rests directly on the branches.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Most of the sleep case rests on the broader slow-breathing research base.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Thomas’s indictment of Wilson rests on a tendentious interpretation of his writings and speeches.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Noun
There are Lalique knife rests and Fabergé snuffboxes, sure, but so many offerings in the realm of tiny home goods generally fail to inspire.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
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
Verb
Hubbard emphasized that the whole bond market system rests on the trust that the debt will be repaid.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Their competitive advantage traditionally rests on operational efficiency rather than symbolic value.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Yardeni’s theory rests on a few other facts.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Most fundamentally, the company rests on the premise that oceans have value worth protecting.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
However, sometimes birds are still able to peck through, pull fruit off, or even slip underneath when the netting rests directly on the branches.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Most of the sleep case rests on the broader slow-breathing research base.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Thomas’s indictment of Wilson rests on a tendentious interpretation of his writings and speeches.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 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
Verb
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 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
Verb
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Villa Gioia sleeps up to 21 across three floors of frescoed ceilings, grand living rooms, and bedrooms with en-suites.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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The roomy crew cab seats up to six people, but the Arka sleeps only four, so expect a very comfortable journey.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Bentley also appears in the film opposite Aakeel; the supporting cast is drawn from working drama students, whose presence grounds the masterclass setting in something immediate and lived-in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 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
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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Yi’s studio is filled with the remnants of her works.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Cooling off The Earth has gradually cooled over time, and the scant remnants of its earliest history show us that major geologic processes evolved quite a bit as a result.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
Verb
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There's now a 40% probability that the Federal Reserve will hike rates at its December meeting, up from 3% at its June meeting, according to CME FedWatch, which bases its predictions on 30-Day Fed funds futures prices.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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He shifts gears seasonally and bases it on what’s fresh.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using water samples from the Great Salt Lake, the team successfully extracted about 50% of the available lithium from the post-desalination residues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Wash them regularly to remove residues that attract wasps, says Raupp.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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