as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in relaxes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep
the patient is currently resting, but as soon as he awakes, I'll tell him you called
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in grounds
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rests
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While short rests improved wetting, longer rests made little difference.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Routh, who is representing himself despite having little legal experience, has signaled that his defense rests largely on his character.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Their Classic Stir Fry Sauce rests on a salty (but not too salty) backbone of tamari, warmth from garlic and ginger, nuttiness from sesame oil, a touch of sweetness from agave, plus mushroom powder for umami.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
His fate now rests on a confidence vote in parliament that, if lost, would cement a record under the Fifth Republic and leave the country’s president Emmanuel Macron weaker than ever.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet, this argument rests on an ahistorical understanding of the civil rights movement — one in which its work is complete.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
An aerial view of the property, which rests along 93 feet of water footage on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, complete with two buoys for offsore mooring but no pier.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
But, a year later, Springer rests at the opposite end of baseball’s leaderboards.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While short rests improved wetting, longer rests made little difference.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The evidence strongly indicates JNJ’s rally rests on solid foundations that could support continued outperformance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Routh, who is representing himself despite having little legal experience, has signaled that his defense rests largely on his character.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Their Classic Stir Fry Sauce rests on a salty (but not too salty) backbone of tamari, warmth from garlic and ginger, nuttiness from sesame oil, a touch of sweetness from agave, plus mushroom powder for umami.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
His fate now rests on a confidence vote in parliament that, if lost, would cement a record under the Fifth Republic and leave the country’s president Emmanuel Macron weaker than ever.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet, this argument rests on an ahistorical understanding of the civil rights movement — one in which its work is complete.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
An aerial view of the property, which rests along 93 feet of water footage on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, complete with two buoys for offsore mooring but no pier.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
But, a year later, Springer rests at the opposite end of baseball’s leaderboards.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The genocide allegation also rests on claims that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, but the study acknowledges civilian deaths while finding no evidence of a systematic policy of massacre.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Verb
-
Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
-
But the new guidance relaxes those limits.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
-
The exhausted teen has headaches and blurred vision sleeps about 75% of the day.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
This approach grounds technical excellence in solid understanding of human nature and planetary limits.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
On Monday and Tuesday, the Aries Moon grounds you by focusing your attention on finances and values.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The walls are the only remnants of the old hotel site.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
-
British archaeologists recently found the remnants of a 17th-century house where Isaac Newton’s mother lived – not far from the site of his famous apple tree.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
-
California is one of a handful of states that bases aid, in part, on average daily attendance, according to Dee, so when fewer kids show, that means fewer resources.—
Marina E. Franco,
NBC news,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The plasma process is also effective on waxy residues left over from other recycling methods, converting them into useful chemicals with over 80% selectivity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Each facility has a pyrolysis reactor based on the Viking design that converts agricultural residues such as cashew hulls from area farms into biofuels and high-quality carbon credits for sale on international markets.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Simple exercises, such as ball squeezes, towel twists, dead hangs, and farmers' carries, can build grip strength using everyday items or basic equipment.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
-
More greenery hangs from the ceiling and is perched on the staircase.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share