REPOSES Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of repose

as in lurks

to remain out of sight a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose

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as in rests

to refrain from labor or exertion reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of repose

as in hands

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone

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Oscar Wilde, for example, reposes beneath a hulking deity whose iconoclastic castration, back in 1961, did little to restrain pilgrims seeking to smear red lips across his stony physique. — Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026

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As iconography that could unify through recognition that diversity lurks in everyone, the art was truly ahead of its time, and has become more necessary than ever.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026

Definition of lurks

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The authority of a judicial opinion rests not merely on its logic but on the accountability of the judge who signs it.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of rests

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For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of hands

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Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Beneath the layers of the Southwest Trail, a 65-mile project connecting Hot Springs to Little Rock, lies a section of train tracks and a 60-year-old legacy between a grandfather and grandson.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

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Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026
As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026

Definition of basks

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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of leaves

Verb

Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.

— Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

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