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
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
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
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The trustworthiness of nearly every website, inbox, and bank account rests on the assumption that these two problems are impossible to solve.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of explicit nudity, the film rests on stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to deliver the heady energy.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The entire fiscal architecture of the developed world rests on the assumption that capital creates jobs and workers fund the lion's share of the state.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
And America’s constitutional system, unlike Russia’s, rests on consent of the governed.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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
Verb
The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The trustworthiness of nearly every website, inbox, and bank account rests on the assumption that these two problems are impossible to solve.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of explicit nudity, the film rests on stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to deliver the heady energy.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The entire fiscal architecture of the developed world rests on the assumption that capital creates jobs and workers fund the lion's share of the state.
—Ravi Kumar S, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
And America’s constitutional system, unlike Russia’s, rests on consent of the governed.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Verb
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Exhaling occurs when the diaphragm relaxes and the chest recoils.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both are normal responses as the body relaxes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are seven room types, including a sprawling executive suite and a large family room that sleeps three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The teak base grounds the look in something that’s light and airy, but still sophisticated.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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What grounds you and your art in an era that is often trying to strip you away from your creative liberties?—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That said, the Google Maps image clearly shows remnants of the former entrance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell bases his assessment on a poll released last week by state Democratic Party Chairman Rusty Hicks, part of an effort to pressure low-polling Democratic candidates to step out of the race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While organic residues such as compost can help cushion the effects of compaction, excessive traffic will degrade these materials over time.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shove or shake the omelet so that its far edge hangs over the rim of the pan and onto the plate.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Charlie is apparently an art museum curator (the production design hangs neat stuff on their apartment walls) and Emma does something or another in another office.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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