as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
can you hand me the rest of those papers?
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as in relaxes
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 sleeps
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 grounds
to find a basis
you're resting your argument on a faulty premise
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Recent Examples of rests
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
The cathedral rests on sedimentary remains from when Paris was still a Gallo-Roman town called Lutetia.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
In response, Mayes said the authority to seek an execution rests solely with the attorney general.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The real beauty of the robot’s design,’ Qing said, rests on its simplicity.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
As this description suggests, White’s literary fame rests in large part on his ability to depict Australia, especially the complexity of its history and the sublimity of its landscape.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast to those sweeping views, the camera often rests in snug confines that highlight Clara’s inner struggle to decide her future.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
And here, on the path back toward her house, rests a low-slung bustle of hazelnuts, which apparently represented mature adulthood in Fabriano’s day.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Only his luggage now rests in a watery grave.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
The cathedral rests on sedimentary remains from when Paris was still a Gallo-Roman town called Lutetia.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
In response, Mayes said the authority to seek an execution rests solely with the attorney general.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
The real beauty of the robot’s design,’ Qing said, rests on its simplicity.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
As this description suggests, White’s literary fame rests in large part on his ability to depict Australia, especially the complexity of its history and the sublimity of its landscape.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast to those sweeping views, the camera often rests in snug confines that highlight Clara’s inner struggle to decide her future.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
And here, on the path back toward her house, rests a low-slung bustle of hazelnuts, which apparently represented mature adulthood in Fabriano’s day.
—Mark Schapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests
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Analysts say those rebels must now try to unite a country cleaved apart by more than a decade of civil war, one in which dozens of heavily armed militias and remnants of the old regime linger.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are also numerous other factions within the country that Israel could view as a potential threat, including remnants of Islamic State, potentially rejuvenated by the departure of Assad.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The industry should prioritize biofuels that don’t compete with food production, such as those derived from algae or agricultural residues, and develop small-scale, niche productions that minimize resource inputs, as described by German, Schoneveld, and Pacheco.Aissa Dearing, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
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The lingering residues can lead to certain health problems like brain cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson’s Disease, Subash said.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape and hangs an ornament on a locationally appropriate cactus in lieu of a Christmas tree.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Fulcrum pendant by Materia Gallery hangs above a custom dining table.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Rests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rests. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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