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as in relaxation
freedom from activity or labor
the coming weekend will provide some much needed rest
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as in resting
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
after a long day, I lay down on the couch for a little rest before dinner
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in to relax
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 to sleep
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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Recent Examples of rest
Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Relentless Cost of Chronic Disease Healing isn’t linear
The trajectory for many illnesses is to get sick, get rest, get better.
—Alana Kaufman, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Bosa, too, rested and rehabilitated this week rather than practice Wednesday and Thursday.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Los Blancos should be in good shape for this fixture having had an extended rest period due to the postponement of their fixture against Valencia at the weekend following major flooding in the city on Spain’s east coast.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Relentless Cost of Chronic Disease Healing isn’t linear
The trajectory for many illnesses is to get sick, get rest, get better.
—Alana Kaufman, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
After fermentation, the wine rested in 50 percent new French oak barrels for 20 months before bottling and release.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Bosa, too, rested and rehabilitated this week rather than practice Wednesday and Thursday.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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Summer days in the high mountains cede to relaxing evenings on the casual confines of Main Street.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Others will be happy to kick back, relax and sleep in.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Synthetic bags are generally the best budget sleeping options for those camping in the heat.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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May help cushion your shoulders and hips, especially when sleeping on your side.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The bill to create additional judgeships -- which is sponsored by Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Todd Young, R-Ind.; James Lankford, R-Okla.; and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. -- is based on the Judicial Conference's 2023 recommendations.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The growth of startups based on AI technology has created a competitive market and, with many of these brands offering a SaaS-style provision, domain names have become an essential asset for AI startups looking to stand out.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dwight basking in the adulation of his band of misfits, all of whom adore him for being so adorable.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly basked in the team's World Series victory Friday when he and his teammates were paraded around the city of Los Angeles.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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