at rest
Example Sentences
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New research suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer's disease may be linked to a failure in how the brain replays recent experiences while at rest.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
On past bike tours, we often cut discussions short with strangers who approached us at rest stops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
One 2023 study comparing 11 different sleep trackers reported that most wearables generally overestimate sleep because they may not be able to distinguish between a person lying in bed at rest and a person sleeping.
From Salon • May 2, 2025
"We can keep on top of it and if anything changes we know straight away. It puts my mind at rest a bit," Lily said.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024
For Herbor thought thus to get the count of days or years, and so set his love’s heart at rest with certain knowledge.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
