RESTED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

rested 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of rested

as in unwearied

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verb

past tense of rest

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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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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as in based

to find a basis you're resting your argument on a faulty premise

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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

Momentum is fully rested and the price is already at new highs. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 On a recent summer day, the neck of George’s guitar was broken and rested in overgrown grass. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested

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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

My entire goal was to stay as relaxed as possible and let the contractions keep doing the work—an extremely challenging task as the intensity continued to build.

— Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Silhouettes are becoming more considered, with wide-leg, barrel and relaxed straight fits driving demand.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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And so in August, the house where George slept sold to Jeremy Young, a local realtor, concert promoter and Beatles fan.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
After hours of torture, Chamberlain managed to free one of her hands from a pair of handcuffs with her teeth, unclip a leather leg restraint and quietly bolt out the door as Evonitz slept.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of slept

Verb

The platform is based on feedback from 700+ members across 40 states, co-founder Zamaan Qureshi said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Ding was charged in 2024 with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from Google while secretly working with two companies based in China.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of based

Adjective

The resurrected bill will be heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday morning.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Seminal EVs that met an early death include the EV1 (killed circa 2003), the Chevy Volt (killed 2019), and now the resurrected Chevy Bolt (first killed in 2023) is headed for the boneyard by mid-2027.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of resurrected

Verb

It was predicated upon the fundamental right of every eligible citizen to vote, as well as the duty of local and federal governments to protect that participation in the democratic process.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Corral was keen to push the concept of ‘quality mainstream,’ which is predicated on the idea that ambitious concepts will attract audiences on the strength of the content.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

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