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resting

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noun

resting

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verb

present participle of rest

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of resting
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
Verb
  • Markets are basking in the glow of a positive earnings season so far.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • Her cellmate was asleep on the top bunk as Upton paced and looked out of the cell door’s window.
    Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Loading your audio article The Deebo Samuel sideline scuffle has been put to bed.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • The result is a scent with a Mediterranean allure that combines the relaxing notes of French angelica oil and the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom.
    Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • An extra hour of sleep did nothing to alter the mood in Happy Valley on Sunday after another heartbreaking loss to Ohio State.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Sara Blakely, the brain behind Spanx and worth $1.3 billion, knows the value of a good night's rest.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.
    Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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