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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
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
In doing so, many say, not only will cemeteries remain respectful places of rest, but historical figures — known or unknown to the masses — can continue to be honored in some small way.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Zoe Sottile, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Now Bungalow, Beachwood Canyon Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb This circa 1920s bungalow rests in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Beachwood Canyon and is full of natural light and innate charm.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
So rest assured that the agency does read them and act on them.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
In doing so, many say, not only will cemeteries remain respectful places of rest, but historical figures — known or unknown to the masses — can continue to be honored in some small way.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
The prosecution rested its case on Thursday after presenting 40 witnesses.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Now Bungalow, Beachwood Canyon Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb This circa 1920s bungalow rests in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Beachwood Canyon and is full of natural light and innate charm.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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Summer days in the high mountains cede to relaxing evenings on the casual confines of Main Street.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Others will be happy to kick back, relax and sleep in.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But really, my question here is this: Do doctors really sleep shirtless in the on-call room?Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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What researchers did discover, however, was that participants of the four-day workweek trial were sleeping more than their five-day peers.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Defense Department has a budget exceeding $800 billion, with about 1.3 million active-duty troops and another 1.4 million in the National Guard, Reserves and civilian employees based worldwide.Tara Copp, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The song reached new audiences — and new generations — when it was featured in the incredibly popular 2018 biopic film of the same name, which was based on MercyMe singer Bart Millard’s life and focused in large part on the story behind the song.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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No one deserved to bask in the glow of adulation more.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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Every year, thousands flock to the Catskills, New York to bask in the beauty of the fall foliage.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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