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
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.
—Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The late actor’s remains will pass through the Yongin Forest of Peace before being taken to his final resting place at Woosung Memorial Park, The Korea Times stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this parallel 2012, the (fictional) Apollo astronaut's final resting place is the surface of Mars, where hundreds of people (families included) have now made the thriving Happy Valley base their permanent home.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Winchester Cathedral The journey ends, fittingly, at Jane Austen’s final resting place.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by blooming hydrangeas and less than a two-minute walk to the private Hither Hills beach, the cottage is the perfect resting place for a respite in nature.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Their final resting place is known at last.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Her final resting place will be some 180 feet below the surface, but because the SS United States is so tall, the upper decks will be just 55 to 60 feet below Gulf waters, making this an accessible site for divers with various levels of wreck diving experience.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 1 May 2026
It was last seen in public resting on the Queen Mother's casket at her funeral.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Like all apple stack cakes, this one tastes better after a few days of resting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Your body isn’t just resting overnight.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 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
Health Highroad also notes that higher vagal tone correlates with lower resting anxiety, better emotional regulation and faster heart rate recovery after stress exposure.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Each frog was allowed three leaps to reach its final, measurable resting point.
—Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The late actor’s remains will pass through the Yongin Forest of Peace before being taken to his final resting place at Woosung Memorial Park, The Korea Times stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In this parallel 2012, the (fictional) Apollo astronaut's final resting place is the surface of Mars, where hundreds of people (families included) have now made the thriving Happy Valley base their permanent home.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Winchester Cathedral The journey ends, fittingly, at Jane Austen’s final resting place.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by blooming hydrangeas and less than a two-minute walk to the private Hither Hills beach, the cottage is the perfect resting place for a respite in nature.
—Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Their final resting place is known at last.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Her final resting place will be some 180 feet below the surface, but because the SS United States is so tall, the upper decks will be just 55 to 60 feet below Gulf waters, making this an accessible site for divers with various levels of wreck diving experience.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 1 May 2026
It was last seen in public resting on the Queen Mother's casket at her funeral.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Minus Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, both resting after playing in the first game, a makeshift Astros lineup blitzed Orioles right-hander Brandon Young for 10 runs in four innings, building a cushion for a reeling pitching staff.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Like all apple stack cakes, this one tastes better after a few days of resting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Your body isn’t just resting overnight.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The film opens with Jason resting near a campfire alongside his horse — a horse named Travis, after his brother.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 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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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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And if there is a party involved, the excitement would be about basking in Gillian’s glory — or just enjoying any excuse for a party.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Stays at River Bluff Farm start with farm-fresh breakfasts and often involve floating down the river, picnicking atop the bluff, or basking in golden-hour views from the expansive deck.—
Hayley Hutson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was advised to turn back along the same route and keep moving to avoid falling asleep through hypothermia.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the official teaser, Lowen is slinking around the Crawford family house wearing a silk robe while Verity is fast asleep in bed.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Adults should be getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Verb
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With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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Few county shelters have kennels, and people sleeping outside are often hesitant to abandon their pets just to sleep in a bed for a few nights.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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It can be spread between people, though this is rare and only through close contact such as by sharing a bed or food, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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