as in unwearied
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as in relaxed
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 slept
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 based
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of rested
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024
Downtime should leave you feeling rested, regenerated and recharged, Childs says.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The only run Gil permitted came after Boone decided to send the hurler out for the seventh despite having a rested bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024
Downtime should leave you feeling rested, regenerated and recharged, Childs says.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
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Poor sleep can also cause broader institutional problems; a community where no one is adequately rested may be more likely to have conflicts and fights.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Overcoming multiple hardships and handicaps at a young age, Carson by self-discipline and unwearied labors became a master neurosurgeon, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and a model father.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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But the citizens of Baltimore are equally praiseworthy for their unwearied devotion to law, civility and morality through the many vicissitudes of life.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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For the low-key day-to-day in Montecito (school runs, play dates, lunches at Tre Lune), there are relaxed La Ligne denim and white linen shirts by Anine Bing—quality basics elevated with the sort of accessories any woman who aspires to the Rich Mom aesthetic has on her wish-list.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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As host of the Summer Olympics, Paris basked in the spotlight in 2024 and surely inspired travelers to check out France’s capital.Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Brooklyn rep basked in his reception of the honor while sharing the news of his induction with his followers on social media.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rested. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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