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
Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
The Eagles are talented, rested and have not lost since Sept. 29.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But a couple of signs that maybe — just maybe — Bernard doesn’t have a road map to where this journey ends come after the rested and fed Mechanical militias acquire weapons and armor from Knox’s foundry friend and begin their dual march to the barricade.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
The Eagles are talented, rested and have not lost since Sept. 29.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Vale rested her head on Mila's shoulder while their photo was snapped.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 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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After Stern retired in 2014, the code was relaxed, allowing for progressively zanier ’fits.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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And such a large cast, and so many children, all so at ease and relaxed together.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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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 Jan. 2025.
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