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
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
The researchers found that girls had higher resting heart rates at age 11 compared with boys.
—Rubén Rosario, Twin Cities, 5 May 2017
James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Sleep is self care In a world that values productivity above all else, women often feel guilty about resting or prioritizing well-being.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Arms resting on the arms of the chair, holding interview cards in his RH [right hand].
—Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
In a later video update, Seeley said the terrifying figure is in fact two life-size dolls, with the grinning figure resting her head on another female statue, each dressed in jewels, gowns and hats.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The shorter woman stands on the right, her head resting below the taller woman's shoulder.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of resting on their laurels, Dallas went out to add guard Klay Thompson in the offseason, giving them more firepower.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But even today, German-speaking Europe is chock-full of resorts dedicated to the centuries-old art of resting—with over 350 dedicated spa towns in Deutschland alone, some dating back to Roman times.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Here, guests are invited to leave their clothes and worries behind, surrounding themselves in outdoor pools, cedar saunas, and a resting room with wall-to-wall windows.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
The researchers found that girls had higher resting heart rates at age 11 compared with boys.
—Rubén Rosario, Twin Cities, 5 May 2017
Verb
One factor to consider, however, which The Athletic’s projection can’t totally factor in yet, is whether the Chiefs would be resting their starters in Week 18.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Sleep is self care In a world that values productivity above all else, women often feel guilty about resting or prioritizing well-being.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Arms resting on the arms of the chair, holding interview cards in his RH [right hand].
—Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
In a later video update, Seeley said the terrifying figure is in fact two life-size dolls, with the grinning figure resting her head on another female statue, each dressed in jewels, gowns and hats.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The shorter woman stands on the right, her head resting below the taller woman's shoulder.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of resting on their laurels, Dallas went out to add guard Klay Thompson in the offseason, giving them more firepower.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But even today, German-speaking Europe is chock-full of resorts dedicated to the centuries-old art of resting—with over 350 dedicated spa towns in Deutschland alone, some dating back to Roman times.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Here, guests are invited to leave their clothes and worries behind, surrounding themselves in outdoor pools, cedar saunas, and a resting room with wall-to-wall windows.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Verb
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Don Johnson is basking in all the family love this holiday season.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Selena Gomez is basking in happiness.Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The only problem was that Hunter was already sound asleep in the cot, and Morgan was cradling thin air.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The other two spots came from a convertible sofa and a bed that pulled down from the wall.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Using Advantageous Terrain: Bucks tend to bed in areas with advantageous terrain.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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He can be seen relaxing, mingling with locals and waiving to the camera while on a stroll.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Audible's format allows listeners to engage with these transformative ideas while commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many executives pride themselves on functioning with just three to four hours of sleep and often rush through meals, opting for high-fat, high-sugar foods.Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The trees stop shedding their leaves and fall into a slumber.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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