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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither figure is overly impressive for a brand whose reputation rests on performance.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Next to the Constitution on each of our desks rests a letter.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Pull this three-seater sofa all the way out to create a sleeping space, and move around the arm rests and pillows to get the perfect hangout spot.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
While the rally looks long in the tooth for some investors, analysts argue that the momentum for Japanese stocks rests on solid foundations — and has further room to run.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The future of the theater, Aurora has said, rests on Timeo.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 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
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
Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither figure is overly impressive for a brand whose reputation rests on performance.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Next to the Constitution on each of our desks rests a letter.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Pull this three-seater sofa all the way out to create a sleeping space, and move around the arm rests and pillows to get the perfect hangout spot.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
While the rally looks long in the tooth for some investors, analysts argue that the momentum for Japanese stocks rests on solid foundations — and has further room to run.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The future of the theater, Aurora has said, rests on Timeo.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 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
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Kandace Crystal grounds the play with her quiet, strong, maternal presence as Wolf & Bird, a woman happily pregnant with her second child.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to an inquiry from the Miami Herald asking on what grounds Vorbe, who has an ongoing immigration case and had an upcoming hearing, was detained.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 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
Noun
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Planets will spiral into their stellar remnants or get ejected on timescales of 1025 years or so.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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Overgrown with blackberries and ivy, the man spotted remnants of garlic from his father's garden.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, industrial chemicals, microplastics, dyes, and PFAS continue to enter the water cycle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This summer, video boards were installed on the end zones and a new scoreboard that is 56 percent larger hangs above the playing court.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The park’s 1,040-foot via ferrata includes two aerial walkways, a 54-foot steel staircase, and a 90-foot suspension bridge that hangs 105 feet above a pond.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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