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noun (1)

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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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rest

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noun (2)

as in remainder
a remaining group or portion can you hand me the rest of those papers?

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verb

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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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as in to base
to find a basis you're resting your argument on a faulty premise

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Recent Examples of rest
Noun
Skubal should be available for a potential Game 5, on regular rest. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The Hawks continue to test out different lineups, moving Aaron Wiggins into the starting lineup in place of Jalen Johnson (rest). — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
The prime minister said the path to creating work for all the country’s school leavers rests on developing the private sector through investment. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The man is reclining, his arms resting on the back of the bench, while the woman sits upright, with her legs and arms crossed. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
  1. relaxation
  2. resting
  3. remainder
  4. relax
  5. sleep
  6. base
  7. leisure
  8. bed
Noun
  • Yes, there is a spa area with a sauna, steam room, frost cabin, and a hot relaxation pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxation
Noun
  • This group has promoted the Durupınar site as the resting place of Noah’s Ark since at least 2021.
    — Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • On an autumn day in 1860, a bearded British man visited George Washington’s tomb at his final resting place in Virginia.
    — Nicky Robertson, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of remainder
Verb
  • Potassium helps blood vessels relax, improving blood flow and helping lower blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So after that, the Iranian government withdrew the morality police from the streets and relaxed the dress code.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • The cars need to charge for about fifty minutes every six to eight hours—a cycle under way twenty-four hours a day, because a Waymo does not sleep at night.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In the premium version of the app, Health Guardian also monitors blood pressure, insulin resistance, and sleeping trends.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleep
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  • Swiss company Metafuels is working to convert clean electricity into jet fuel, while RIFT and Enerin, based in the Netherlands and Norway respectively, are delivering high-temperature industrial heat from electrons instead of gas.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Geraghty, also based in Florida, will oversee operations and scaling.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • Singapore's Tourism Board noted that MICE visitors typically spend significantly more than leisure travelers.
    — Jenny Lee,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tailored for grand-scale leisure and entertainment, a double-height, skylit entry foyer boasting a sweeping artisan ironwork staircase leads to formal living and dining rooms.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of leisure
Noun
  • In September, every ward in Sylhet's 100-bed Shahid Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital, which is treating measles, appeared overwhelmed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Because whenever the topic of Orange County’s ever-filling green spring of bed-tax money is discussed, shenanigans seem to proliferate.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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