AT REST Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

at rest

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as in dormant

not being in a state of use, activity, or employment His bike's at rest until spring.

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as in asleep

being in a state of suspended consciousness I tried to be quiet while you were at rest.

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Recent Examples of at rest All of this, of course, can be updated with over the air updates that happen when the car is at rest. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The personalized skin care is based on a diagnostic method called Skin Morphosis, which analyzes skin at rest as well as in motion. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Dragonflies are generally larger and hold their wings horizontally at rest, while the slender damselflies fold their wings over their abdomens. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 The thefts occurred at eight ATMs, in the city of Milford and at rest stops in Fairfield, Branford, Madison and Darien. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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