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
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The second row is equipped with dual independent zero-gravity captain’s chairs that include leg rests and support full 180-degree rotation, turning the cabin into a flexible social or relaxation space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
This includes refusing to follow crew instructions about seating assignments, escalating complaints with nearby passengers—such as disputes over arm rests, seat kicking, or reclining—or otherwise turning a minor annoyance into a confrontation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Complete three sets with 30-second rests between them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
In a video shared on November 20, Bandit's owner showed off the bed, which looked like a miniature armchair covered with soft fabric on the bed, head and arm rests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The highly popular brand just marked down its entire holiday collection, including sauciers and spoon rests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In the end, no bicameral or parallel governing structure emerged, and power now rests solely with the prime minister and the cabinet, a fact Saint-Cyr acknowledged in his speech.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
By then, voters will have had years, not months, to judge whether her leadership rests on substance, not just star power.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The fragile tie between Alouette and Sasha rests in a tiny piece of glass found during the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris after the 2019 fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
While a complete withdrawal from the GNU may be unlikely, the resurgence of internal debate alone risks unsettling a government whose stability rests, in part, on the DA’s role as a moderating force.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Who’s to say how much blame rests on ICE and how much rests on the actions of the demonstrators?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
That case rests almost entirely on a single clinical trial, conducted before the DVD was invented, in which its striking benefits were derailed by damning side effects.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Four years later, his medal rests on a shelf in his living room.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
Maybe three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and short, summer rests were just too much for their bodies to bear.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The second row is equipped with dual independent zero-gravity captain’s chairs that include leg rests and support full 180-degree rotation, turning the cabin into a flexible social or relaxation space.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
This includes refusing to follow crew instructions about seating assignments, escalating complaints with nearby passengers—such as disputes over arm rests, seat kicking, or reclining—or otherwise turning a minor annoyance into a confrontation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Complete three sets with 30-second rests between them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
In a video shared on November 20, Bandit's owner showed off the bed, which looked like a miniature armchair covered with soft fabric on the bed, head and arm rests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The highly popular brand just marked down its entire holiday collection, including sauciers and spoon rests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Mike understands that energy is the foundation on which everything else rests, from process uptime to jobs and regional stability.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
In the end, no bicameral or parallel governing structure emerged, and power now rests solely with the prime minister and the cabinet, a fact Saint-Cyr acknowledged in his speech.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
By then, voters will have had years, not months, to judge whether her leadership rests on substance, not just star power.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The fragile tie between Alouette and Sasha rests in a tiny piece of glass found during the restoration of Notre Dame de Paris after the 2019 fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
While a complete withdrawal from the GNU may be unlikely, the resurgence of internal debate alone risks unsettling a government whose stability rests, in part, on the DA’s role as a moderating force.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Who’s to say how much blame rests on ICE and how much rests on the actions of the demonstrators?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
That case rests almost entirely on a single clinical trial, conducted before the DVD was invented, in which its striking benefits were derailed by damning side effects.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Four years later, his medal rests on a shelf in his living room.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
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House Bill 267 relaxes funding restrictions to the State Housing Initiatives Program, known as SHIP, which provides local governments with money to promote housing affordability for residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Néfissa relaxes with all generations of her sprawling family.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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New York may be dubbed the city that never sleeps, but Los Angeles gives it a run for its money—at least during Grammys weekend.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2026
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This inspired framing of the city that never sleeps serves as the tranquil backdrop of the spa, which offers a traditional Swedish sauna, hot stone massages, and Reiki therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The birds can navigate complex terrain, squeeze through tight spaces, and fly in weather that often grounds small drones.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Such reductions could drop the rolling decade average of releases below what’s required to provide the Lower Basin and Mexico their shares, and could give Arizona and its neighbors grounds to sue.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like this Earth sign, this recurring float basks in abundance and is deliciously on-brand with the Thanksgiving staple.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pat Verbeek, general manager, A- Verbeek was brought in to slice and dice the remnants of the Bob Murray era, which saw the Ducks reach the conference finals in 2015 and 2017.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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With Slowik, one of the few remnants of former coach Mike McDaniel’s staff, this latest opportunity gives him the chance to reconnect with the same talent that helped during his time as passing game coordinator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Canadian-British designer of Korean descent bases the operations of her fashion label in London, following a pattern the Princess of Wales has developed of supporting British brands over the years.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hippocrates bases his explanation of epilepsy, that most perplexing of illnesses, on observation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Also, when Camp Century was decommissioned around five years after Project Iceworm was scrapped, the Army left hazardous waste behind, such as up to 52,000 gallons of diesel and radioactive materials, residues from the small nuclear reactor that had powered the base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Avoid harsh cleaners and tools that can be too abrasive and damage the metal surface or leave harmful residues behind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jamian’s contribution, enlarged, also hangs as a banner outside.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The specter of violence, meanwhile, hangs over the negotiations, and whatever the result, Iran’s people are unlikely to win respite, the historian Kim Ghattas wrote in the Financial Times.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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