as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the resting cat was curled up in my favorite chair
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as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
the hyena is ready to scavenge again after its brief resting
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as in basking
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 dozing
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 basing
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of resting
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
It was nearly all exposed to the sun, but the trail was punctuated by spots of shade with picnic benches that offered ideal resting points.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
That cemetery is the final resting place for stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Autry, Buster Keaton and Steve Allen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Okinawa researchers confirmed the animals are genuinely asleep during this phase, not simply resting and that the state closely resembles vertebrate REM sleep, per The Guardian.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Lani Ryan, the organizer of the GoFundMe fundraiser, said her grandson, Julius, was attacked by a pit bull inside his home while resting in the bottom bunk after returning from a spring break spent with her and Julius’ brother at Great Wolf Lodge.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the quiche has settled, the rim is removed, leaving the quiche resting on the metal bottom.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
An unbothered gray cat eats while resting on a kitchen mat, not having yet noticed the still cucumber behind his tail.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Give yourself space by resting between tasks.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
The Beautiful mixer also deserves bonus points for remaining stable while resting on the counter between uses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 14 June 2023
Noun
Beds should be placed in warm, draught-free areas, ideally offering both a quiet resting spot and a place near family activity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
It was nearly all exposed to the sun, but the trail was punctuated by spots of shade with picnic benches that offered ideal resting points.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
That cemetery is the final resting place for stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Autry, Buster Keaton and Steve Allen.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
By joining and planning already underway for a new public cemetery in the canyon, a final resting place for local veterans is gaining ground.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
There, the service members are prepared for their final resting place.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology confirmed that octopuses are genuinely asleep during this active phase rather than simply resting, and that the state closely resembles REM sleep in vertebrates, including humans, per The Guardian.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Okinawa researchers confirmed the animals are genuinely asleep during this phase, not simply resting and that the state closely resembles vertebrate REM sleep, per The Guardian.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Lani Ryan, the organizer of the GoFundMe fundraiser, said her grandson, Julius, was attacked by a pit bull inside his home while resting in the bottom bunk after returning from a spring break spent with her and Julius’ brother at Great Wolf Lodge.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Once the quiche has settled, the rim is removed, leaving the quiche resting on the metal bottom.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
An unbothered gray cat eats while resting on a kitchen mat, not having yet noticed the still cucumber behind his tail.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Give yourself space by resting between tasks.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
The Beautiful mixer also deserves bonus points for remaining stable while resting on the counter between uses.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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These sleepy puppies are right there with you—expert-level napping, zero meetings required.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both thrive in slightly acidic soil, love basking in full sun, and appreciate regular watering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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But unlike the easily predictable radiation exposures from flying through the Van Allen Belts or basking in the background flux of galactic cosmic rays, the dose an astronaut gets from solar activity can vary enormously.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2017 after being found asleep in a car that had its motor running and was still in a driving lane.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This can have an impact on falling (and staying) asleep, as well as sleep quality.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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As the unconscious Moon enters your 6th House of Wellness, you’re prepped to notice unhelpful patterns, like skipping meals or losing sleep.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gear up for relaxing summer nights with this outdoor patio sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Time to calm down with my favorite relaxing video.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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