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
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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry also visited his grandmother's resting place in 2023.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry has arrived in Britain and visited Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place to lay a wreath and flowers on the anniversary of her death, his spokesperson confirmed.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Princess Diana’s final resting place at Althorp Estate was decided by her brother Charles.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But like many ancient artefacts, their final resting place was not the place they were originally used and kept.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The cemetery is the final resting place of 5,255 American military dead.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Thomas dove in and swam with Malibu, popping up simultaneously from the water and resting their extremities — his arms, her fins — on the edge of the pool.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The lion spends much of its day resting.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Jeffers exited early in the game Thursday against the White Sox, and the Twins wanted to be prudent by resting him in the series opener against the Royals.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
With the lip of the skillet resting on the edge of the plate, tilt the pan toward the plate, letting gravity roll and invert the omelette, seam side down, onto the surface.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Project to project, the two endeavor to build conceptual through lines, referencing past successes without resting on repeats.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The post featured a photo of a handwritten note left on a table, with a small gold heart resting on top of it.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, females tend to have a resting heart rate that is five beats faster per minute than that of males.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
Noun
A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
—Samantha Dunn, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry also visited his grandmother's resting place in 2023.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry has arrived in Britain and visited Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place to lay a wreath and flowers on the anniversary of her death, his spokesperson confirmed.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Princess Diana’s final resting place at Althorp Estate was decided by her brother Charles.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But like many ancient artefacts, their final resting place was not the place they were originally used and kept.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
The cemetery is the final resting place of 5,255 American military dead.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Thomas dove in and swam with Malibu, popping up simultaneously from the water and resting their extremities — his arms, her fins — on the edge of the pool.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The lion spends much of its day resting.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Jeffers exited early in the game Thursday against the White Sox, and the Twins wanted to be prudent by resting him in the series opener against the Royals.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
With the lip of the skillet resting on the edge of the plate, tilt the pan toward the plate, letting gravity roll and invert the omelette, seam side down, onto the surface.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Project to project, the two endeavor to build conceptual through lines, referencing past successes without resting on repeats.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The post featured a photo of a handwritten note left on a table, with a small gold heart resting on top of it.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, females tend to have a resting heart rate that is five beats faster per minute than that of males.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Noun
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most families stay in vacation rentals on these islands and spend their time basking on the sand or exploring nature.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, Black celebrated the birth of another son, who was sleeping peacefully at home as Black recounted his story.—
Cara Anthony,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is no headboard, but when placed against a wall or in a corner, there’s still plenty of space to lean and lounge when not sleeping.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is a warmonger that is basing his policy decisions around the region on narcissism and political ambitions that don't go beyond staying in power for no more than one month.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of these will always fail, some will complete with a breakout, and some will continue basing.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Outside what is today a parking garage, a group of Union soldiers — unarmed and asleep in tents — were trampled by horses and murdered by Quantrill’s raiders.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alessandro Michele debuted Valentino’s resort 2026 collection as an assortment of dreamscape portraits featuring models playing guitar, applying makeup or asleep in bed.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite its size, though, the town packs a big punch with things to do and explore, and is an ideal spot for a relaxing mountain weekend away from it all.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Changes in behavior such as refusing to go to school and body cues like headaches, sleep or appetite changes can also be a signal to investigate, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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