as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the resting cat was curled up in my favorite chair
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as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
the hyena is ready to scavenge again after its brief resting
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as in basking
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 dozing
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 basing
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of resting
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
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Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
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Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
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Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
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Tatjana Freund,
ELLE,
4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
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Emily Willingham,
Scientific American,
14 June 2023
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My resting face is downtrodden.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The cemetery is almost 140 years old and is the final resting place for more than 7,700 people.
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Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place.
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The road continues from Beersheba to Hebron, home to the Cave of the Patriarchs, purchased by Abraham some 3,800 years ago and traditionally regarded as the resting place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
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Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Then comes telogen, a resting period in which the mature hair sits dormant within the follicle.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The concealer is not resting on the laurels of the Hydro Grip name.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Xavier Watts spins a football in his right hand and glues his eyes on the tablet resting in the hands of Jessie Bates III.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The imposing 6-foot-5 Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland has four goals despite resting on the bench for Norway's third game.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Supports everyday comfort for both resting and extended lounging sessions.
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Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Adjective
That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.
—
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.
—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
23 Sep. 2025
During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.
—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.
—
Tatjana Freund,
ELLE,
4 Aug. 2023
More muscle means more metabolically demanding muscle cells, which translates into a higher resting metabolism.
—
Emily Willingham,
Scientific American,
14 June 2023
Noun
According to maritime archaeologists, the future site of Hornsea 3 was the final resting place for an over 300-year-old shipwreck that sank carrying a load of massive, valuable lead slabs known as ingots.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My resting face is downtrodden.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The cemetery is almost 140 years old and is the final resting place for more than 7,700 people.
—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place.
—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The road continues from Beersheba to Hebron, home to the Cave of the Patriarchs, purchased by Abraham some 3,800 years ago and traditionally regarded as the resting place of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.
—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
Then comes telogen, a resting period in which the mature hair sits dormant within the follicle.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The concealer is not resting on the laurels of the Hydro Grip name.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
Xavier Watts spins a football in his right hand and glues his eyes on the tablet resting in the hands of Jessie Bates III.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The imposing 6-foot-5 Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland has four goals despite resting on the bench for Norway's third game.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Supports everyday comfort for both resting and extended lounging sessions.
—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.
Noun
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Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
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My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
Verb
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Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back.
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New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them.
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Those allegations were a main reason more than 1,200 colleges and universities stopped requiring SAT scores in 2020 and 2021, instead basing admission on factors like GPA, essays, and extracurriculars.
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Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks.
Adjective
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Ed Lomena, the attorney representing the pilot — who asked not to be identified by name for fear of job repercussions — says his client was asleep when the creatures entered the room.
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His attorney, Ed Lowena, said his client was asleep when the disturbance began.
Noun
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The fastest-growing premium categories increasingly orbit sleep, recovery, longevity, movement and optimisation.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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