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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
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Michael Walmsley The three-acre spread rests along 300 feet of water frontage on the eastern shores of Lake Washington.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The plane came to rest in the water about 100 feet past the end of the runway.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After some rest, Glaze is back up and running 15-plus miles per day.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Michael Walmsley The three-acre spread rests along 300 feet of water frontage on the eastern shores of Lake Washington.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Romulus and Remus rested on their haunches in the sun.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The plane came to rest in the water about 100 feet past the end of the runway.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a pre-treatment scalp massage that helps guests relax for their massage, facial, or other experience.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Chapin, Kernodle's boyfriend, was sleeping over at the time.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The multi-award-winning Peaky Blinders television series, based on the Birmingham street gang which operated from the 1880s until the 1920s, was created and written by Steven Knight and has been sold into more than 183 countries including internationally on Netflix.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Once tense and apprehensive, Mateo is later shown basking in the sun and running along the sand with other dogs in the care of his rescuer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After receiving 23 feet of snow in 2024, Valle Nevado remains one of the best places to experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere is basking in summer.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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