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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
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Knicks now get three days of rest before Saturday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Wow Factor: Families who want to roll like VIPs can opt for the center row relaxation seats; these recline and foot rests extend for a first class experience.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Lighting in the room is essential on those longer summer days, so blackout curtains are necessary for a good night's rest.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The Knicks now get three days of rest before Saturday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Trump's definition of greatness rests solely on the notion of power.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Wow Factor: Families who want to roll like VIPs can opt for the center row relaxation seats; these recline and foot rests extend for a first class experience.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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Thailand has also relaxed visa policies to attract visitors.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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That squishy timeline, and the fact that other Trump tariffs were delayed shortly after they were announced, may have allowed investors to relax.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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For example, twitching was one side effect of the drug, but the patients slept under heavy blankets.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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The stabbing spree kicked off around 9:30 a.m. Jan. 1, when Jamar Banks, 52, was sleeping on an uptown No. 2 train, prosecutors said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ginger King is a cosmetic chemist based in New Jersey.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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There was not the same quality of opposition, but given what was at stake, the riotous procession of four uninterrupted goals basked the ground in belief.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a valiant democratic partner against China.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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