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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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
A little rest might actually be good for the guys, right?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Given how easily Liverpool wins in France, perhaps Hugo Ekitike could have been rested there instead of at Bournemouth, for example.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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But there’s more to this result than who had the most rest.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
A little rest might actually be good for the guys, right?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Glenn coach Katina Flournoy-Walker rested the Lee sisters — Libby and Jennah — in the win over Lockhart.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Given how easily Liverpool wins in France, perhaps Hugo Ekitike could have been rested there instead of at Bournemouth, for example.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rest
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Make your own choice about whether to go out and get involved, or relax at home.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brown jokingly quipped about his plans when asked about potentially relaxing in between all the golf he’s played.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Another arguably unnecessary but amazing addition are down pants, like the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown ($290), which have been a game changer for keeping me warm at camp and while sleeping.—
Kaelyn Lynch,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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They can be dressed in a wearable blanket, sleep sack or one-piece pajamas, with a onesie or undershirt added for extra warmth, according to the Baltimore City Health Department.—
Natalie Jones,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cast members are chosen for pieces, most importantly, based on height and body dimensions.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Shot across Swift's three-night stint at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, this concert film lets Swifties bask in her three-hour musical spectacle from the comfort of their homes, complete with four bonus acoustic tracks not featured in the theatrical release.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cignetti let his players bask in the history for a few days, then the festivities surrounding the CFP final for a few more.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rest. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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