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adjective

Definition of restednext
as in unwearied

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verb

past tense of rest
1
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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2
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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3
as in based
to find a basis you're resting your argument on a faulty premise

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Recent Examples of rested
Adjective
For these especially long flights, this growth can allow passengers to truly feel rested. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
Verb
Such images rested on the dehumanizing assumption that Black children were incapable of experiencing pain or suffering in the same way as their white counterparts. — The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Its Navy rested on the muddy floor of the Pacific, while the remains of its air force were being converted into kamikazes. — James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rested
  1. unwearied
  2. relaxed
  3. slept
  4. based
  5. resurrected
  6. basked
  7. predicated
  8. enlivened
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of unwearied
Verb
  • The straight-leg cut keeps the silhouette relaxed, while the five-pocket design gives the pants a classic denim feel.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Verb
  • Prosecutors say Sneed used a blue-and-white pillow to smother Melodi, her niece, while others slept.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For three months, the two rappers slept, showered and worked there.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of slept
Verb
  • Officers were already at an unrelated car crash two blocks away when they were summoned to a single-family home in Windfield based on a 911 call from a man who identified himself as the shooter, Windfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of based
Adjective
  • Aegon, strikingly, does manage an underdog’s comeback, atop his resurrected dragon, Sunfyre.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Giles is struggling with the fact that the resurrected Buffy is leaning too much on him instead of finding her new path.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Definition of resurrected
Verb
  • Heidi Klum basked in the sunshine while on vacation with family.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Perez basked in the spotlight after setting the franchise mark with his 318th career home run.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of basked
Verb
  • Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense is predicated on a strong running game, which is in jeopardy with the star running back under investigation because of allegations of domestic violence.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The current market growth of photonics and optics companies is largely predicated on the AI buildout continuing without significant setbacks or large-scale market disruption.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of predicated
Adjective
  • The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
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