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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the coming weekend will provide some much needed rest
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as in resting
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
after a long day, I lay down on the couch for a little rest before dinner
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in to relax
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 to sleep
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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Recent Examples of rest
Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Other features include an extended wrist rest and the ability to connect to and switch between up to four devices through dedicated hotkeys.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Montgomery avoided surgery and rested for the final three games of the regular season and took advantage of the team’s bye week.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The earbuds track your movement and sleep patterns along with key vitals like your heart rate and nervous system activity, and offer personalized guidance for getting a better night's rest via a companion app.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Other features include an extended wrist rest and the ability to connect to and switch between up to four devices through dedicated hotkeys.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
The future of these events may now rest on whether LA is able to rebuild on time.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Montgomery avoided surgery and rested for the final three games of the regular season and took advantage of the team’s bye week.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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These spaces can also serve as areas for decompression during high-stress periods or simply as a quiet place to relax.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Finding a way to relax and take your mind off football can be challenging, but Colwill uses Lego to unwind.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Investigators say Clarke of Inwood, New York, was first seen around 5:06 a.m. walking near a man sleeping on the sidewalk.Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The flames never reached the sleeping passenger, police said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjust the Warmth slider as needed, and turn on the Warmth schedule toggle switch to get the display to adjust automatically based on the time of day.David Nield, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025
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Flexibility is also key—great leaders adapt their style based on the situation.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Fans from every corner of the globe descended upon the city, not only to witness her live but to bask in the culture surrounding it.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Cozy wooden tables and booths adorned with petite bouquets bask in the light of huge windows, and a cabinet displaying sculptures and paintings of bluebirds — gifts from customers, owner Jane Zieha said — looms large.Alison Booth, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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