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[ res-ting ] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR resting ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivethat rests; not active. Botany. dormant: applied especially to spores or seeds that germinate after a period of dormancy. Origin of restingMiddle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rest1, -ing2 OTHER WORDS FROM restingun·rest·ing, adjectiveWords nearby restingrestful, restharrow, rest home, restiform, restiform body, resting, resting cell, resting place, resting tidal volume, restitute, restitution Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for restingWhile the pork is resting, heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Make Carla Hall’s Roasted Pork Loin With Cranberries|Carla Hall|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST Court documents report that he was found lying on the bed, resting on three pillows and wearing earplugs. Gems, Guns and Death in a Jungle Mansion|Zach Dyer|May 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST My mother leaned into the archway while resting Ted on her hip, and let out a sigh of exhaustion. ‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’|Eileen Cronin|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST Many of their faces are visible while they are preparing for action or resting during the morning without their masks. New Evidence: Russian Spies Backed Kiev's Killers|Jamie Dettmer|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“And you will be welcome,” said Abu Hassar, grinning his wide ear-to-ear grin and resting his heavy hand on my shoulder. The Fourth War: My Lunch with a Jihadi|Elliot Ackerman|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST Rischenheim sat down by the table, resting his head on his hand. Rupert of Hentzau|Anthony Hope "If it is not bad, it is foolish," said Darius, resting his chin upon his hand and leaning forward. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster|F. Marion Crawford So she stood an instant and then she reclined on the edge of the bed, resting on one elbow and looking down at him. Bride of the Mistletoe|James Lane Allen A heavy log, planed to a smooth top surface and resting on two projecting stone brackets, is frequently used with good effect. Making a Fireplace|Henry H. Saylor For this purpose it was necessary to occupy in America some spot which might be a resting place between Scotland and India. The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Dictionary definitions for resting
adjectivenot moving or working; at rest euphemistic (of an actor) out of work (esp of plant spores) undergoing a period of dormancy before germination (of cells) not undergoing mitosis Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to restingreclining, sleeping, quiet, dreaming, unwinding, lounging, relaxing, snoozing, reposing, napping, drowsing, crashed, recessing, dozing, established, placed, seated, located, lying, asleep |