RESTS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

rests 1 of 2

noun

plural of rest

as in remainders

a remaining group or portion can you hand me the rest of those papers?

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rests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rest

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

Noun

The Quality Gap Arcade Is Pointing At The rationale Arcade gives rests on its own measurement. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Lastly, Tenax’s entire future rests on this one drug and indication. — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 But whatever a judge decides, the ballot box is where the fate of Proposition 39 rests. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 From floral pitchers to spoon rests and serving bowls, your entire table can enjoy a matching makeover full of soft brown leaves and blue petals. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 The rows of three seats will feature adjustable leg rests that will fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch while laying down. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Interior options The interior of your gun cabinet might have a few special features like padded barrel rests or internal lighting. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests. — Utkarsh Sood june 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Verb

The captain’s chairs are heated, feature LATCH and top-tether anchors, have individual arm rests that fold flush into the seat edge, and have built-in cup holders that flip down from the seat’s inside edge. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 These countries’ economic viability rests on the assumption of a standing Chinese bid. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 For bulls, the answer rests largely on whether the fundamentals behind Korea's semiconductor giants can keep pace with increasingly optimistic expectations. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The average age of entrepreneurs who start their own businesses still rests at 42, according to the Harvard Business Review. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Every one of these gene therapies rests on lessons learned from earlier failures, some of them fatal. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Today, the 128-foot wooden schooner rests upright in about 60 feet of water. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026 So far, though, all of this rests on a three-minute observation window—a snapshot rather than a survey—and simulations that were also somewhat limited. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Enforcement rests exclusively with the Illinois attorney general. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rests

Noun

Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of remainders

Verb

This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
This area of the Atlantic — called the main development region — should be getting very active at this point in a typical season as wind shear relaxes and ocean temperatures soar, providing tropical systems with ample fuel.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxes

Verb

The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Suites, guest rooms with fireplaces, balconies are available, as well as a three-bedroom penthouse of 2,100 square feet that sleeps six.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleeps

Verb

For the owners, the ability to feel the energy of the artist in the material is what grounds the hotel in its surroundings.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants grounds out to first base in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 29, 2024 in Milwaukee.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of grounds

Noun

The remnants of the structure can best be seen from the Bridge of Angels, which leads to Castel Sant’ Angelo near Vatican City.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of remnants

Verb

While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of basks

Noun

All trash should be secured in a bag to control odors and keep flies away from food residues.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Traditional dyeing operations consume vast quantities of water and often leave behind wastewater containing chemical residues.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

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