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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
In a video shared on November 20, Bandit's owner showed off the bed, which looked like a miniature armchair covered with soft fabric on the bed, head and arm rests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The highly popular brand just marked down its entire holiday collection, including sauciers and spoon rests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Tilt the wine key and position the opener so the first notch rests on the lip of the bottle.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
The Internet is today and over its future phases becoming the intelligent, resilient, and universal fabric upon which the world’s digital future rests.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The fate of the 2025 49ers season rests, in many ways, on the physically narrow shoulders of Kendrick Bourne — agent of chaos.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Opened last fall, the resort rests where three ecosystems collide—the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin—creating scenery that feels somewhat otherworldly.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The operetta’s success rests equally on its witty dialogue and its brilliant music.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
As Dumars and Byrne, Damon and Affleck are reduced to growling law-enforcement speak, barking into walkie-talkies and carrying out every conversation while at least one hand rests on an automatic weapon—just in case someone bursts through the wall.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The empty crystal tumbler rests on the floor beside the chaise.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Luling store rests along Interstate 10 and has become a regional draw for Buc-ee's fans.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The belief that the Maduro episode could be replicated in Iran also rests on a misleading comparison.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
But according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the post-raid landscape, that assumption rests on dangerously fragile ground.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Complete three sets with 30-second rests between them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
In a video shared on November 20, Bandit's owner showed off the bed, which looked like a miniature armchair covered with soft fabric on the bed, head and arm rests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The highly popular brand just marked down its entire holiday collection, including sauciers and spoon rests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Tilt the wine key and position the opener so the first notch rests on the lip of the bottle.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
The Internet is today and over its future phases becoming the intelligent, resilient, and universal fabric upon which the world’s digital future rests.
—Mallik Tatipamula, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The fate of the 2025 49ers season rests, in many ways, on the physically narrow shoulders of Kendrick Bourne — agent of chaos.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The proposal rests on the false premise that allowing corporate investors to own and subsequently rent out homes is a major driver of high home prices.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Opened last fall, the resort rests where three ecosystems collide—the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin—creating scenery that feels somewhat otherworldly.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The operetta’s success rests equally on its witty dialogue and its brilliant music.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
As Dumars and Byrne, Damon and Affleck are reduced to growling law-enforcement speak, barking into walkie-talkies and carrying out every conversation while at least one hand rests on an automatic weapon—just in case someone bursts through the wall.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
The empty crystal tumbler rests on the floor beside the chaise.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Luling store rests along Interstate 10 and has become a regional draw for Buc-ee's fans.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The belief that the Maduro episode could be replicated in Iran also rests on a misleading comparison.
—Sanam Vakil, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
But according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the post-raid landscape, that assumption rests on dangerously fragile ground.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
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The notice relaxes the safe harbor in reg.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Potassium relaxes the muscles in your blood vessels, helping lower your blood pressure.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And because this part of the city never sleeps, there’s always someone who is willing to offer directions.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is especially key for anyone who sleeps without a flat sheet.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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From that position, Dimon grounds his thinking in the Western tradition of free people and free markets, reflected in democratic institutions and capitalist economies.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The series grounds its narrative in ambition and strategy within elite figure skating, framing Adriana’s return as a professional move shaped by both legacy and survival.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 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 a 19th-century shipwreck have been unearthed on the beach at a New Jersey state park.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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For someone like Crystal, whose childhood would have been violently destroyed by the Rage outbreak, the remnants of human culture become distorted scripture.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hippocrates bases his explanation of epilepsy, that most perplexing of illnesses, on observation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Glassdoor bases its rankings on insiders' takes on criteria that can determine a good job, ranging from opportunities for career growth to satisfaction with compensation and benefits.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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Coca says vinegar works well as a stainless steel cleaner, because the acidity of vinegar dissolves the calcium deposits and greasy residues that commonly collect on stainless steel.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An unsettled air now hangs over fashion weeks and flagship stores, where there should be excitement about new ideas.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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And like everything that falls under the category of mockumentary, the shadow of the late, great Rob Reiner‘s gamechanging movie hangs over this faux-doc on the agony and XCX-stasy of being Charli.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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