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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After resting overnight in the refrigerator, it was ready to turn into pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

We’re excited to honor David Lynch, whose final resting place is close to where we screen the films.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Previous research suggested that seals resting on land should show relatively stable heart rates.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

I said, resting my forearms on the door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam