as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in relaxes
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 sleeps
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 grounds
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of rests
Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While short rests improved wetting, longer rests made little difference.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Key Growth Drivers The narrative rests on several key factors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, the team’s shortcomings against tight ends and running backs in the receiving game is cause for concern, and that rests on the linebackers.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The Church’s embrace of social media influencers rests on the idea that, in every generation, the Christian message needs to be translated and expressed to new cultures.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Statewide, the focus rests on student achievement and preparing students to succeed in school and beyond with this year marking the first time Ohio schools received ratings for college, career, workforce and military readiness.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Cliché upon cliché, The Magic of Belle Isle rests heavy on the considerable charm of its actors and the utterly somnolent predictability of the storytelling.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Demi Moore never rests on her style laurels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Cola the disabled rescue dog rests on the grass.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
While steak rests, heat tortillas.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet mounting research suggests that strategic micro-rests — intentional pauses lasting just minutes to half an hour — can calm the nervous system, sharpen cognitive function and even improve nighttime sleep quality.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
While short rests improved wetting, longer rests made little difference.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Key Growth Drivers The narrative rests on several key factors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, the team’s shortcomings against tight ends and running backs in the receiving game is cause for concern, and that rests on the linebackers.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The Church’s embrace of social media influencers rests on the idea that, in every generation, the Christian message needs to be translated and expressed to new cultures.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Statewide, the focus rests on student achievement and preparing students to succeed in school and beyond with this year marking the first time Ohio schools received ratings for college, career, workforce and military readiness.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Cliché upon cliché, The Magic of Belle Isle rests heavy on the considerable charm of its actors and the utterly somnolent predictability of the storytelling.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, Demi Moore never rests on her style laurels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Cola the disabled rescue dog rests on the grass.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
Verb
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the new guidance relaxes those limits.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By now, Moore, of Wisconsin, is accustomed to working while Miller sleeps either on her lap, laying over her shoulder, or cuddled up with a blanket.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Visitors hoping to avoid the area’s many generic chain hotels should consider the Cedar Haven Lodge, a native western cedar log cabin that sleeps 8–12 and features a balcony looking out over the creek and mesas.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alan is a married man tempted by things that could be, but his friendship with Roger grounds the story in a rare portrayal of Black male vulnerability.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those stronger gradients boost efficiency and grounds osmotic generation in existing systems rather than the lab.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the new storms will be caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario, and National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Frank Pereira told Newsweek that they are expected to have plenty of moisture with them.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Social Security Administration bases its COLA each year on average annual increases in the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) from July through September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bing bases its results on Copilot AI, which takes advantage of OpenAI GPT models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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LanzaTech uses a myriad of feedstocks in its bioreactors, from raw municipal solid waste to agricultural and forestry residues to waste gases from steel, ferroalloy, and chemical refineries.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The author lists the dirty dozen vegetables and fruits whose notoriety concerns their level of pesticide residues.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And then, inside the museum hangs a mobile by the most famous Calder of all, Alexander Calder, its white disks floating—at once ethereal and pronounced—against the sandy-colored stone columns of the Great Stair Hall.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the foyer hangs a custom handblown-glass chandelier that weighs 750 pounds and looks like an oddly somber string of balloons.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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