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as in relaxed
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 slept
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 based
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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as in unwearied
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Recent Examples of rested
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In another game — one where the Giants don’t have a big lead or a somewhat rested bullpen — Webb goes out to pitch the eighth, with an outside chance of finishing the whole thing.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Facing a three-run deficit against the Yankees’ rested bullpen, Houston scored six times and struck six hits against four relievers, taking the sort of at-bats that have been missing for so much of their inconsistent second half.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sabalenka, a three-time major winner, will be plenty rested for Thursday’s semifinals.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In another game — one where the Giants don’t have a big lead or a somewhat rested bullpen — Webb goes out to pitch the eighth, with an outside chance of finishing the whole thing.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Vrabel probably adopted the practice from a former coach, Bill Belichick, who used to preach before every Patriots game that winning rested on wrestling control of a few battlegrounds.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Facing a three-run deficit against the Yankees’ rested bullpen, Houston scored six times and struck six hits against four relievers, taking the sort of at-bats that have been missing for so much of their inconsistent second half.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
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Ododos Soft Wide-leg Pants The legs are loose and relaxed with pleats, which give the pants a chic look.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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The best time is when you’re relaxed.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Friedman slept three hours the night before, in preparation for the unveiling of his biggest feat yet.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Feel like Bryson Tiller is being slept on and will be a factor by the end of the year.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnstone directed and penned the screenplay based on characters created by Akela Cooper & James Wan.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Overcoming multiple hardships and handicaps at a young age, Carson by self-discipline and unwearied labors became a master neurosurgeon, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a model father.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2024
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Its humor, fun, stories, and unwearied explanations count for plenty.—
Rebecca Coffey,
Forbes,
3 Oct. 2022
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In my two to three hours at the bagel shop, I was basked in nostalgia.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Virginia show was among those scaled back from stadiums, but nary a seat or speck of grass went empty at the 20,000-capacity venue as millennials basked in nostalgia and their kids learned the definition of magnetism.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This grisly yet sumptuous Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and — in a dramatic step up from Euphoria and Saltburn — a towering Jacob Elordi as his resurrected Creature.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The resurrected lodge was designed to withstand the region's heavy snows.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rested. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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