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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
taking rest
Synonyms
STRONG
crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing unwinding
WEAK
asleep at ease at rest comfortable lying down stretched-out taking a break taking it easy
Antonyms
WEAK
active
ADJECTIVE
situated
Synonyms
STRONG
established located lying placed reposing seated
WEAK
set on settled on supported by
Antonyms
WEAK
active
ADJECTIVE
inactive
Synonyms
STRONG
lying reclining repose
WEAK
abed incumbent nonactive static upon
Antonyms
WEAK
active

Example Sentences

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With another bottom-feeding team coming to Crypto.com Arena, Doncic and the Lakers might actually benefit from resting the superstar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"We're just glad we could provide a cozy resting spot in our store," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, it is an offence to deliberately capture, injure, kill or disturb beavers, or damage or destroy their breeding or resting places, without a licence.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Upon landing, the animals face strict customs inspections before resting at waypoint stables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Mom stared at her hands resting on her lap.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas