resting
Americanadjective
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that rests; not active.
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Botany. dormant: applied especially to spores or seeds that germinate after a period of dormancy.
adjective
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not moving or working; at rest
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euphemistic (of an actor) out of work
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(esp of plant spores) undergoing a period of dormancy before germination
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(of cells) not undergoing mitosis
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of resting
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rest 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Using a car comparison, the researchers were effectively testing whether the brain's engine continued to run at an unusually high speed even while the animals were resting.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
While Nolan might not be resting easy, he told the Guardian that he plans to take a break now that “The Odyssey” is out in the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The court heard that on 16 July a 999 call was made from York Street and that a white Mazda car was found resting on the footpath against a wall.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
They feel as if everything is still shaking around them, they have difficulty sleeping and resting and sometimes they feel guilty for having survived while others have died.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
They made for much easier resting posts, so I just followed them, stopping along the way with no idea where they were leading me.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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