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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But there is no resting on laurels here.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the clip, Brittany could be seen squatting low to the ground as her hands gripped onto a barbell resting on her shoulders with large weights on either end.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
For the 2025 model year, the company is not resting on its laurels.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
This resting period helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring each slice is tender and moist.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Shift onto your left side and ensure your shoulders are aligned vertically and your arms are extended out in front of your shoulders, resting on the floor or bed, palm to palm.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
Another pro tip is to warm up the plates while the turkey is resting on the counter.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 26 Nov. 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
However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
But there is no resting on laurels here.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In the clip, Brittany could be seen squatting low to the ground as her hands gripped onto a barbell resting on her shoulders with large weights on either end.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
For the 2025 model year, the company is not resting on its laurels.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
This resting period helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring each slice is tender and moist.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Shift onto your left side and ensure your shoulders are aligned vertically and your arms are extended out in front of your shoulders, resting on the floor or bed, palm to palm.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
Another pro tip is to warm up the plates while the turkey is resting on the counter.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resting
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Unfortunately, their relatives aren’t basking in the glow of the newlyweds.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The final shot shows a new Alice identical to the original lying asleep on a metal slab in the laboratory.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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From background to foreground, the painting depicts a haloed Virgin Mary, a young Jesus standing between her knees, St. Jerome asleep on the ground, and St. John the Baptist, clad sparsely in animal skins, pointing a crooked finger toward the figures behind him.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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The City of Detroit opened warming centers last month with 100 extra emergency shelter beds, providing sleeping accommodations, two meals and showers.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jordan and her siblings were routinely physically, verbally and mentally abused by their parents, who reportedly chained their children to their beds and deprived them of food and the ability to exercise.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strategies to get enough deep sleep include making sure your sleeping environment is comfortable, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed, and maintaining a relaxing routine before bedtime.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many executives pride themselves on functioning with just three to four hours of sleep and often rush through meals, opting for high-fat, high-sugar foods.Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jaylen Waddle broke out from a deep slumber with 144 receiving yards against the Patriots.C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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The singing, chanting, and DIY percussion serves to not only symbolically rouse the trees from their slumber but to scare off bugs, blight, and whatever bad spirits might endanger them.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Resting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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