the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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Neither skipper raised objections about the warnings, and the rest of the game resumed without incident — until the ninth inning.
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Wealthy people are insulated from relying on the types of pro-social engagement that the rest of us need to survive and thrive in an interconnected world.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
His 278-yard average driving distance left him both short and offline compared to the rest of the field.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The two of us had walked ahead of the rest of our group of nine hikers and two guides, and were now alone.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Wealthy people are insulated from relying on the types of pro-social engagement that the rest of us need to survive and thrive in an interconnected world.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
His 278-yard average driving distance left him both short and offline compared to the rest of the field.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The two of us had walked ahead of the rest of our group of nine hikers and two guides, and were now alone.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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