How to Use rest in a Sentence

rest

1 of 2 noun
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  • Sandoval died at the scene, where the SUV came to a rest on its roof.
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2024
  • And as the truck came to a rest, its tank settled downhill, next to the water.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Ryan Gosling is giving his vocal chords a rest in The Fall Guy.
    — Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • So, please get your rest, but don’t sleep on Chuck D and this podcast.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 21 Oct. 2023
  • How about performance against the spread on at least four days’ rest?
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Then cover and let the soup rest and the cilantro infuse into the soup for about 10 minutes.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Also, of note, the iron rest was tough to pull out but slid back in easily.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Heche was laid to rest months before the one-year anniversary of her death.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
  • During the May trip, Nizar said the armrest on Jahan's chair was ripped off and the leg rest was damaged.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
  • There is no leg rest, however, so taller kids may not love it.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Some of the asylum seekers wear cloth masks over their eyes to block out the light, attempting rest.
    — Luis Feliz Leon, Curbed, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The Toyota then collided with a metal guardrail and came to a rest in the fast lane, according to the CHP.
    — Jason Green, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
  • Advertisement The car came to a rest against a wall on Second Street.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Rest ham, and serve: Transfer ham to a platter; let rest 15 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • My recipe for rest starts hours before my head hits the pillow, around sundown.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • As plenty of us know, weed can be great for feeling less keyed up, but that’s not the same as real rest.
    — Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
  • By design, Paxton has made only two of his 15 starts on four days of rest.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Kelly and Gallen can then start Games 4 and 5 on regular rest.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Each slow cooker pot features a slot for utensils so there’s no need to keep spoon rests.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The motorcycle came to a rest off the side of the road after striking the utility pole.
    — Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023
  • Sleep and rest are essential to body and mind recovery during a cold or the flu.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Throughout our entire lives, we’re made to feel guilty for needing rest.
    — Barbara Rhoden, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The Kansas men’s basketball team had a rare ‘rest week’ with one week between games.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The Aztecs will have played two days earlier against Cal, but the Sea Lions won’t have any advantage in terms of rest.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2023
  • At 58, after years of not being able to get a good night’s sleep, Qing smokes weed in Amsterdam and gets the best rest of her life.
    — Jessica Ferri, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • There’s no rest for the Hollywood weary, as the Sundance Film Festival kicks off this...
    — Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Some spoon rests are just big enough for the end of the spoon or spatula, but full-length versions are also an option.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Before the start of the series, one of the potential factors was the difference in rest for both teams between Rounds 1 and 2.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 12 May 2023
  • So, in the span of eight days, the Current will be caught multiple times at a travel and rest disadvantage to their opponents.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024
  • The right biceps contraction is sustained at max effort for six to 10 seconds, followed by a brief rest and repeated twice.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2024
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rest

2 of 2 verb
  • The spoon was resting in the cup.
  • The workers were resting in the shade.
  • She went to her room to rest for a while.
  • The pitcher needs to rest his arm.
  • The coach canceled practice to rest his team.
  • The house rests on a concrete foundation.
  • You should rest your eyes after all that reading.
  • We will not rest until we discover the truth.
  • He rested his horse before continuing the journey.
  • He is resting comfortably after his ordeal.
  • Allow the ribs to rest for about 20 minutes and then go to town.
    — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • To be sure, the balance of power in the House doesn’t rest on this oddball group.
    — Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Up big, the Jayhawks were even able to pull him early and rest him late.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Sit on the bench holding a pair of dumbbells and lean down so that your chest rests on the back pad.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 31 July 2023
  • Then, breathe out for four counts, resting your pelvic floor.
    — Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 1 June 2023
  • All agreed the party shouldn't rest on its laurels, though.
    — Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 18 July 2023
  • His case rests on this: He’s won both Rookie of the Month honors so far this year.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 19 June 2023
  • Step forward about two feet with your right foot, and rest your right hand on your right quad.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In one sweet photo, Bowman Jr. wears a brown zip-up sweater and holds Noa, who rests in his arms.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
  • There’s no time to rest on last year’s laurels, as a date with Clemson kicks off the campaign.
    — USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a large cutting board.
    — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Step 11: While still holding the lead line, reach up with your right hand and grab the portion of the net that has been resting on the thumb of the left hand and the horn of the net.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Those fears have been put to rest as the sport’s initial season rolls past its midpoint.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Now imagine all of that with long glossy feathers — and resting on your arm.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
  • This weekend is Father's Day, a time to rest and connect with the people in our lives who care for us.
    — USA TODAY, 17 June 2023
  • There’s the velvet brown of our bedspread, the crackle of Luke snoring, the warmth of Anna’s breath as her body fights and rests.
    — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 10 June 2023
  • This vintage floral ottoman is more than just a place to rest your feet.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • Even the younger bulls that had not collected cows seemed content simply to rest or eat.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
  • Bamboo sheets tend to have a soft, silky texture that's comfortable to rest on.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2023
  • The Workout Directions: Do reps of each move for 1 minute, then rest for 30 seconds.
    — Jerry St. Louis, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2023

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