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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
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Getting rest while traveling is important, and loud distractions can make that feel impossible.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex tried to punch out from a awkward lie, but hit another tree, and the ball came to rest on the edge of the cart path, still 209 yards away.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
She can be recognized with a chronic shoulder injury that may affect how her wings sit at rest or in flight, the organization said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Getting rest while traveling is important, and loud distractions can make that feel impossible.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Theresa Fusco had been dead for more than 20 years and now nothing about her case could be laid to rest.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Alex tried to punch out from a awkward lie, but hit another tree, and the ball came to rest on the edge of the cart path, still 209 yards away.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
Verb
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Teachers were encouraged to act as therapists and relax rigor, ease grading, and lessen homework.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Why is this guy leaned over sleeping?—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bernstein slept on it and the next morning told him no way.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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This was not a pick made based on reading an article and testing numbers.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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