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
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
Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
While the wreckage of the plane was located resting about 6,000 feet up in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area, the status of the crew remained unknown without a site assessment of the debris area.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Keep your left hand resting by your side.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
For the past century, Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance has been resting on the seafloor near Antarctica.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The couple, who tied the knot in October 2023, can be seen looking lovingly at each other and posing with Brown’s head resting on Woolley’s shoulder in some of the shots.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Over resting is a possible pitfall as well.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
This skincare gem uses hyaluronic serum and other nourishing ingredients to revitalize dull skin and smooth out any fine lines that may be resting on the skin.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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
Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
While the wreckage of the plane was located resting about 6,000 feet up in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area, the status of the crew remained unknown without a site assessment of the debris area.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Keep your left hand resting by your side.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
For the past century, Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance has been resting on the seafloor near Antarctica.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
The couple, who tied the knot in October 2023, can be seen looking lovingly at each other and posing with Brown’s head resting on Woolley’s shoulder in some of the shots.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Over resting is a possible pitfall as well.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
This skincare gem uses hyaluronic serum and other nourishing ingredients to revitalize dull skin and smooth out any fine lines that may be resting on the skin.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
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Markets are basking in the glow of a positive earnings season so far.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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But this being Maine, exploring the woods and waters and basking in the beauty of the landscapes should also be high on your list.Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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More than 40 people have been killed on CTA property since 2001, including four people who were fatally shot while asleep on a CTA Blue Line train last month.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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According to the scholar Maria Tatar, these were folktales shared among adults after hours, while the children were asleep.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article The Deebo Samuel sideline scuffle has been put to bed.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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The countryside can be a good setting for running these businesses as the natural backdrop and relaxing lifestyle can draw in viewers.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Owen’s Blanche, battered by life, looked in desperate need of a good night’s sleep.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their resting metabolism will be low, since little muscle is present to burn calories at rest.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the quiet residential neighborhood slumbers, Faith (Nikki Hahn) and Ryan (Brandon Butler) fight for their lives like the horny kids in Halloween.Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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That’s a fantastic turn of events for anyone who used REITs’ prolonged slumber to buy in earlier this year.Brett Owens, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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