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
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
The researchers found that girls had higher resting heart rates at age 11 compared with boys.
—Rubén Rosario, Twin Cities, 5 May 2017
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
No rolling pin or resting time required.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The Seahawks barely got their 10th win to finish 10-7 even though the Rams were resting key starters Sunday.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Then, the New England Patriots prevailed over the Buffalo Bills, who – like the Chiefs – were resting some key starters.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
But coach Sean McVay prioritized resting starters, including 36-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford, for good reason.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 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
After the breathing exercise, class ends with five minutes of Savasana, the Sanskrit name for the resting and restorative period when practitioners lie supine to relax, regroup, and calm the nervous system.
—Andi Breitowich, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
This is likely because hair follicles are cut off from their blood supply and forced into a resting phase prematurely.
—Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023
This wasn’t the resting place of just one animal: The stone was littered with the remains of at least six individual dinosaurs of different ages and sizes.
—Brian Switek, Smithsonian, 9 Aug. 2017
The researchers found that girls had higher resting heart rates at age 11 compared with boys.
—Rubén Rosario, Twin Cities, 5 May 2017
Verb
Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
No rolling pin or resting time required.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The Seahawks barely got their 10th win to finish 10-7 even though the Rams were resting key starters Sunday.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Then, the New England Patriots prevailed over the Buffalo Bills, who – like the Chiefs – were resting some key starters.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
But coach Sean McVay prioritized resting starters, including 36-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford, for good reason.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
Verb
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Yet last January Harbaugh rode the streets of Ann Arbor basking in a national championship parade.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Howe may not be basking in this historic triumph, but supporters certainly should.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fernandez-Mendoza: Our team was the first to show that those complaining about insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep – were more likely to have high blood pressure and be at risk for heart disease.—
Julio Fernandez-Mendoza,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Atelier Medica by Clementine Sleepwear On average, one third of our lives are spent in bed.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In October 2019, Tammy Daybell was found dead in her bed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Budget enough time for a full night's sleep, and take short naps early in the day if needed. Adjust your medications for PsA if needed, such as switching to a different treatment or increasing your dose.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
29 Mar. 2025
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The best sleep products don’t rely on just one cannabinoid like CBN but instead use a combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other sleep-supporting ingredients such as melatonin.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every minute spent on low-impact tasks is a minute not spent on growth, innovation, or rest.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s pressing problems on the battlefield and President Donald Trump’s brazen unpredictability have done what no other combination has done before: shocked Europe out of its peace dividend slumber.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Russian soldiers were snug in their sleeping bags, sleeping off a hard day of combat in a building presumably somewhere along the front line in eastern Ukraine when their slumber was interrupted.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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