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noun (1)

ˈrest How to pronounce rest (audio)
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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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rest

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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
The contracts included standard union protections like overtime pay, eligibility for the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan, meal penalties, rest periods and turnaround times. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 July 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
Verb
Freymond conducted her master’s thesis research on sperm whale resting behavior. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 Her feet, in slip-on sandals, rested on the ground near a blue toddler-size chair. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 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
  • There’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Jivapita Spa sits on the third floor with treatments drawing on Khmer traditions combined with contemporary therapies; facilities include a Himalayan salt room and relaxation lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
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  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
  • Speculation is that the photo was taken as the family was on their way to visit the final resting place of Princess Diana, who is buried on a secluded island in Round Oval Lake.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
Definition of resting
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  • Even factoring in the slightly more affordable remainder of the state, rents are the highest in the nation as a percentage of median income, according to ATTOM Data Solutions.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of remainder
Verb
  • Most pregnant travelers are prioritizing things like comfort and accessibility as well opportunities to relax along the way.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • There is absolutely no wellspring of untapped energy in the country in favor of relaxing gun laws.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • King’s claim said the arrest also reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder from her deployments to Iraq, prompting difficulty sleeping and eating.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
  • When a busy thread frequently goes to sleep for short periods, the current AMD driver can misinterpret that behavior as a signal to lower its average performance target.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
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  • One major difference is that sports are weighted based on NFHS and statewide participation numbers and the number of championships awarded by the GHSA.
    — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Two hotels with identical occupancy may have very different ancillary-revenue opportunities based on who is staying there.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • For the typical leisure traveler, price and total travel time are the metrics that drive booking decisions, according to Jeff Galak, associate professor of marketing at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • This suggests something deeper in American culture that has made leisure reading seem less desirable or less valuable.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of leisure
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  • For families Families are welcome and extra beds can be added, but bear in mind the elevation, rocky terrain and malaria risk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The 1,400-bed facility will be located at the former Rivers Correctional Institute, a for-profit prison that closed in 2021.
    — Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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