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
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The team’s breakthrough rests on a new solid electrolyte.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Systems That Empower Teams For many founders, stepping back is difficult because decision-making rests solely on their shoulders.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The fate of both villages rests in the hands of Pumpkid and Bony Lu, who join forces with a quirky group of friends to save the holidays and reunite their communities.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Ghaith al-Omari of the Washington Institute says the current optimism rests on extraordinary regional coordination.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Later in the season, the upside case is that Washington rests veterans and gives players like Whitmore the runway down the stretch.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon Speaker Deals The Amazon Echo Dot rests on my shelf and basically runs my life.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, Patel’s tenure rests solely upon pleasing the president.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some of the blame for how far things have gotten rests on us.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The team’s breakthrough rests on a new solid electrolyte.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Systems That Empower Teams For many founders, stepping back is difficult because decision-making rests solely on their shoulders.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Each one rests on a foundation of great ideas that can wrap around your mind like a tentacle and force you to really think about what has frightened you.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The fate of both villages rests in the hands of Pumpkid and Bony Lu, who join forces with a quirky group of friends to save the holidays and reunite their communities.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Ghaith al-Omari of the Washington Institute says the current optimism rests on extraordinary regional coordination.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Later in the season, the upside case is that Washington rests veterans and gives players like Whitmore the runway down the stretch.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Amazon Speaker Deals The Amazon Echo Dot rests on my shelf and basically runs my life.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Today, Patel’s tenure rests solely upon pleasing the president.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Verb
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The plaintiffs—three current students in Brooklyn yeshivas, their parents, and two former students—ask the courts to strike down a new law that relaxes oversight of nonpublic schools.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her mother still sleeps downstairs.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They were only permitted onto the Roland Garros grounds on their match days, practicing across the street on the others.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Green notes of bergamot and patchouli keep things fresh, while a deeper, aromatic base of musk, incense, and tonka bean grounds the lighter side.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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The remnants of the former hurricane drenched much of the state with several inches of rain, but forecasters expect the wet and warm weather to finally dry out and cool down.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The remnants of another tropical storm sent waves of heavy rain across southern Colorado on Monday, threatening additional flash flooding in multiple riverside communities.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases its annual COLA on third-quarter inflation data to help benefits keep pace with rising costs.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) from July through September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wash them regularly to remove residues that attract wasps, says Raupp.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The hair that would otherwise sprout from his postpubescent body has been replaced by the residues of fire—that Promethean symbol of dawning human specialness.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In one corner, a skeleton hangs from a frame; sports science is one of the qualifications delivered here.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Luis hangs a poster of his favorite movie star, Ingrid, and spends his time fantasizing about Ingrid as Aurora.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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