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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A lot of the people interred there are from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and now it’s becoming a place where filmmakers and musicians and artists are considering for their final resting place.
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
Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title because of a wrist injury, while world number seven Taylor Fritz has been resting and rehabbing a long-term knee problem since March.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Levi leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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