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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Opponents argue it will block the view of Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place of thousands of US soldiers and servicepeople.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
As of Saturday, he was “eating, drinking and resting comfortably at the shelter” and was seen by veterinarians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
A cemetery is more than a resting place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The project's height would interrupt the sight lines between the Lincoln Memorial, one of Washington's iconic landmarks, and Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for hundreds of thousands of American servicemembers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Chica had heard Nim’s whistle, a storm-while ago, and had been resting on the seabed as close as she could get to her friends in the cave.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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