RESTS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

rests 1 of 2

noun

plural of rest

as in remainders

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

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rests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rest

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

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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

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as in grounds

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

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Noun

An appliance that melted rests on a counter in D&P Green, a pine resin distillery destroyed by the wildfire in Le Porge. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Some perspective on just how unique that figure is rests inside the TruMedia database, which goes back to 2000. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 OpenRouter’s worth rests on routing that stays indifferent to who owns the router. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Jack Scalo said the company’s future rests on understanding the physical work behind that response. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Lastly, Tenax’s entire future rests on this one drug and indication. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 From floral pitchers to spoon rests and serving bowls, your entire table can enjoy a matching makeover full of soft brown leaves and blue petals. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 The rows of three seats will feature adjustable leg rests that will fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch while laying down. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Interior options The interior of your gun cabinet might have a few special features like padded barrel rests or internal lighting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Verb

But as Bengals fans know all too well, this season rests on whether Burrow can stay healthy. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The receiver-in-canal (RIC) design has a main body that rests behind the ear. — John Higgins, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026 All of this rests on a faithful record of how the work is performed today. — Manish Garg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Wind, visibility, rain, snow, and other atmospheric conditions can keep the entire fleet on the ground, and the decision ultimately rests on whether conditions are safe for flying. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 For drawings in ink the paper sits on a table; for metalpoint it is attached with pushpins to a stiff board, which rests on an easel. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 After distillation, this 100-proof rhum rests for a few months before bottling. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Officially called a pond leveler, the tube rests in the water on each side of the dam at Oakland University's Galloway Creek. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Alexandra rests beneath a green patch of earth not far behind her family’s house, a place Hinks and her husband, Paul, still visit every day. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests

Noun

Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of remainders

Verb

The all-new Octola II Ultra Lodge sleeps 17 with both the exact price and location kept hush-hush, and all the mind-boggling logistics taken care of by Octola.

— Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
The newest Harvard Business School professor never sleeps, can hear the same pitch 50 times and technically isn’t an instructor at all.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleeps

Verb

Transportation was also the leading cause of fatal injuries among truck drivers, fishing and hunting workers, refuse collectors and grounds maintenance workers.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Anti Bast grounds saffron and warm cardamom (a fall spice rack classic) with incense absolute and amber, creating a warm, spicy scent ideal for cooler weather.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of grounds

Noun

Dolly's remnants also bringing rain Elsewhere, the hurricane center is keeping an eye on whether the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could develop again.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
This handout image released by the Grand Canyon National Park Service via X (formerly Twitter) on August 30, 2026 shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29.

— Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of remnants

Verb

While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of basks

Noun

However, because vinegar cuts through residues, clothes feel gentler against the skin, which is especially beneficial for children, as well as anyone with allergies.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
With the brush in hand, make circular motions on the surfaces, breaking up any chalky residues and removing bacteria.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

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