as in unwearied
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in relaxed
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in slept
to be in a state of sleep
the patient is currently resting, but as soon as he awakes, I'll tell him you called
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in based
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rested
Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
In a 2023 online survey of more than 2,000 adults from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, for instance, researchers found that women were nearly twice as likely as men to say they rarely or never wake up feeling well rested.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for rested
Adjective
Some people are also fans of weighted blankets, and there is some evidence supporting their use for improved sleep and feeling more rested while awake, experts said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
In a 2023 online survey of more than 2,000 adults from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, for instance, researchers found that women were nearly twice as likely as men to say they rarely or never wake up feeling well rested.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
Vale rested her head on Mila's shoulder while their photo was snapped.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for rested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
Adjective
-
Overcoming multiple hardships and handicaps at a young age, Carson by self-discipline and unwearied labors became a master neurosurgeon, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a model father.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2024
-
But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2024
Verb
-
And such a large cast, and so many children, all so at ease and relaxed together.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
-
At night, our bodies relaxed more quickly at bedtime.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Over the course of 40 years or so, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa basked in the peacefulness that Santa Fe, New Mexico, has to offer.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
-
The gig saved her from a downward spiral but also relegated her to the shadows, as her brothers basked in the sunlight of their windowed top-floor offices.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rested. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share